Casper - Pumpkin Seeds
Introducing Casper Pumpkin, the friendly ghost of the pumpkin patch! This white-skinned, ornamental pumpkin is perfect for fall decorating, weighing in at 10 to 16 pounds. Named after the beloved cartoon character, Casper is 9 to 12 inches in diameter and contains less bluing than most white pumpkin varieties. Its thick orange flesh is delicious and excellent for making pies! 4.5 ~ 15 seeds
GROWING TIPS
Start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. Transplant to the garden 2 to 3 weeks after your average last frost. Or, plant seeds directly in the garden 1-2 weeks after average last frost date. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill, thinning to a final 2-3 plants per hill. Pumpkins grow best in a warm site with full sun. Warm soil is essential to good seed germination and emergence. Using transplants can speed production.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Curcurbita pepo
Days to Maturity: 90-105
Seed Depth: 1"
Days to Sprout: 7-14
Plant Spacing: 2-5'
Row Spacing: 6-10'
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 18-24"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No