Zapallo Plomo (Cucurbita maxima) Seeds are ideal for gardeners seeking to grow heirloom pumpkins with rich flavor and excellent texture. This warm-season vine produces large, dense pumpkins that are perfect for autumn harvest, cooking, and seasonal decoration.
These Non-GMO heirloom seeds offer high germination rates and vigorous growth. Zapallo Plomo thrives in sunny, fertile, and well-drained soil. With proper care, this variety provides abundant fruits, making it a staple for heirloom and home garden enthusiasts.
Features
- Produces large, flavorful heirloom pumpkins
- Non-GMO seeds with excellent germination
- Vigorous, easy-to-grow vine
- High-yielding and suitable for home gardens and fall harvest
- Ideal for cooking, baking, and autumn decoration
- Warm-season crop with consistent harvest
- Heirloom variety preserving traditional genetics
Specifications
- Common Name: Pumpkin
- Variety: Zapallo Plomo
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring to summer planting, fall harvest
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 100–120 days
- Plant Height: 6–12 feet (vining)
- Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Uses: Cooking, baking, autumn decoration, heirloom garden
Planting Guide
- Direct Sow: Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost.
- Sowing Depth: 1 inch deep.
- Spacing: 3–4 feet apart in rows or hills.
- Support: Trellis optional for vining varieties.
- Sunlight: Full sun for optimal fruit development.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging.
- Harvest: Pick pumpkins when fully mature, firm, and deep-colored for best flavor and storage.
