Wetsel Seed™ Connecticut Field Pumpkin Seed
This pumpkin variety is one of the oldest in existence. Originally grown by the North American Indians, it now used for carving as well as consumption.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and plant in the late spring when the soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results loosen soil with spade or fork, working in vegetable food and organic matter, and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed.
Care: For maximum size feed monthly, keep soil moist, pinch off all but 1 or 2 pumpkins per vine and leave plenty of space between plants.
Harvesting: Cut from vine using a pruning shear, leaving 3 in. of stem.
Germination Time: 10 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 - 110 Days
Planting Depth: 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 5 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 5ft - 8ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
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This pumpkin variety is one of the oldest in existence. Originally grown by the North American Indians, it now used for carving as well as consumption.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and plant in the late spring when the soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results loosen soil with spade or fork, working in vegetable food and organic matter, and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed.
Care: For maximum size feed monthly, keep soil moist, pinch off all but 1 or 2 pumpkins per vine and leave plenty of space between plants.
Harvesting: Cut from vine using a pruning shear, leaving 3 in. of stem.
Germination Time: 10 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 - 110 Days
Planting Depth: 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 5 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 5ft - 8ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
