Prizewinner (hybrid most uniform size, shape, orange color not the largest, but the most dependable)Ĭasper, Lumina and Snowball (all C. maxima, 50 to 100 pounds, or much more 120 days to harvestĪtlantic Giant (most true giants come from selections of this variety)
#PUMPKIN STEM COLOR SKIN#
moschata, tan skin color, widely used for commercially canned pumpkinĪll C.
It was the prototype for Cinderella's carriage pumpkin and is sometimes sold as "Cinderella" pumpkin.Īll C. maxima type that is deep red-orange, flattened, heavily sutured. Pankow's Field (large, variable pumpkins with exceptionally large, long handles). Jumpin' Jack (large, dark orange, heavy, tall fruit) Jackpot (hybrid round compact vine habit) Howden Field (the industry standard for the last 20 years) Happy Jack (uniform, dark orange good handle) Ghost Rider (dark orange very dark green handle) Winter Luxury (old variety, good for cooking unique netted skin)Īll 8 to 15 pounds, 100 to 110 days to harvestĪutumn Gold (hybrid, yellow when immature)Īll 15 to 25 pounds, 100 to 110 days to harvestĪspen (hybrid, deep orange, uniformly large)Ĭonnecticut Field (the old standard, continually reselected) Sugar Treat (hybrid semi- bush bright color) Spooktacular (hybrid bright orange ribbed strong stem) Small Sugar or New England Pie (the standard pie type) each, 3 to 5 pumpkins per vine Other Pumpkin VarietiesĪll 2 to 5 pounds, 100 to 110 days to harvestīaby Bear (small, flattened shape fine stem)īaby Pam Oz (hybrid, semi-bush very smooth skin, heavy stem, immature yellow color) Most Unique Qualities: Early-Immature yellow color of pumpkins Garden Spacing: 3 feet in row, 6 to 8 feet between rowsĬlosest Comparison on Market: Spookie, Spirit Should I cut the root that grows from the stem or will that slow the growth of the pumpkin or do you have another solution Stem stress is very common in pumpkins over 200 lbs. The hulls are a great source of fiber with the seeds containing a high amount of phosphorus.Īutumn Gold has been "judged the best" by horticultural experts across North America. When it started to grow tall the stem began splitting from the vine. Also Autumn Gold seeds can be roasted for a crunchy, nutritious snack. All pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin A one pound raw pumpkin contains 5,080 I.U. The plant requires supplemental watering under dry conditions and monthly nutritional side dressing if not grown in a rich fertile soil. Autumn Gold has demonstrated its improved value to AAS judges from Canada to Texas.Īutumn Gold is easy to grow from seed. Since Autumn Gold was trialed at 27 locations across North America, its appeal is not limited to only northern locations. For Northern gardeners with early frosts that might destroy a pumpkin patch, Autumn Gold is a reliable choice. This early color allows an early harvest and a more flexible harvest time. The bright yellow immature pumpkins "stand out" amidst the green foliage. Gardeners need not wade through the pumpkin patch, possibly injuring vines or leaves while searching for the immature pumpkins. Varieties Pumpkin - All America SelectionsĮarly to color, early to harvest, best describes the Vegetable Winner Pumpkin Autumn Gold.
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