Grow robust and flavorful pumpkins with Neck Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita spp). This versatile variety produces firm, elongated pumpkins with smooth skin, perfect for cooking, soups, baking, and home use.
These Non-GMO seeds are ideal for garden beds, vegetable patches, and backyard cultivation. The plants are vigorous, sprawling vines with high productivity, providing a reliable harvest throughout the warm growing season. Neck Pumpkins are easy to grow, suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners, and add a unique touch to any home garden.
Features
- Non-GMO Neck Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita spp)
- Produces firm, elongated, high-quality pumpkins
- High-yielding and vigorous vines
- Suitable for garden beds and vegetable patches
- Ideal for cooking, baking, and fresh use
- Beginner-friendly and easy to grow
- Adaptable to different soil types and climates
Specifications
- Common Name: Neck Pumpkin
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita spp
- Plant Type: Warm-season vining plant
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring–Summer
- USDA Zones: 4–11
- Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Days to Germination: 7–10 days
- Days to Maturity: 90–110 days
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
- Fruit Characteristics: Firm, elongated pumpkin
- Garden Suitability: Vegetable patches, raised beds, home gardens
Planting Guide
- Direct Sow: Plant seeds outdoors after frost risk has passed and soil is warm (65–70°F).
- Planting Depth: 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: 36–48 inches apart for ample vine growth.
- Support: Vines can spread on ground; optional trellising for space-saving.
- Sunlight: Full sun for healthy fruit development.
- Watering: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging.
- Soil: Loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
- Harvest: Pick pumpkins when skin is firm and deep-colored.