Pumpkin Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Pumpkin is a warm-season vining plant widely grown for its large fruits and vigorous growth. The plant produces long, trailing vines that require ample space and performs best in warm climates with consistent sunlight. It adapts well to garden beds and open fields, thriving in fertile, well-drained soil. Pumpkins establish quickly under suitable conditions and produce mature fruits during the late growing season.

Features

• Vigorous vining growth suitable for open garden spaces
• Adapted to warm-season cultivation
• Produces large fruits during the late growing season
• Suitable for garden beds and field planting
• Requires full sunlight and ample growing space

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita spp.
• Common Name (US): Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard pumpkin variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading vine
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: April–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 3–6 m
• Plant Spacing: 90–150 cm