Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin
Growing Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin
‘Jack-O-Lantern’ is a classic pumpkin bred especially for carving while also offering useful culinary quality. Medium-sized fruits develop the familiar shape and size associated with traditional Halloween pumpkins.
Start ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep, space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, and grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety thrives through warm summer weather.
Ready to harvest in about 110 days, pick fruits once they are fully mature and have developed their characteristic color and firm rind.
Classic and versatile, ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ is excellent for carving, fall decorating, everyday cooking, ornamental displays, and storage.
- Days to Maturity: 110
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: 1 Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Weight: 18 - 24 Lbs
Catalog Page: 49
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
1 Inch
Vines 6–15 ft.
Cucurbita spp.