Grow striking and productive pumpkins with our Black Pumpkin Vegetable Seeds, a unique variety known for its deep, dark rind and impressive garden performance. These warm-season plants thrive in full sun with loose, well-draining soil and produce vigorous vines that yield beautifully colored pumpkins.
Perfect for home gardens, large outdoor spaces, and seasonal displays, these pumpkins offer excellent growth and high germination rates. Non-GMO seeds ensure dependable performance, making them a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking a rare and eye-catching pumpkin variety.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Black Pumpkin seeds
- Produces dark-skinned, visually striking pumpkins
- Strong, vigorous vines for large garden spaces
- Excellent germination for reliable growth
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and outdoor plots
- High yield warm-season variety
- Great choice for gardeners of all experience levels
Specifications
- Common Name: Pumpkin
- Seed Type: Black Pumpkin Vegetable Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Trailing vine
- Fruit Color: Deep black to dark green
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Loose, fertile, well-draining soil
- Season: Spring and early summer planting
- USDA Zones: Zones 3–12 (grown as annual)
- Days to Germination: 7–12 days
- Days to Harvest: 95–110 days
- Plant Spread: 10–15 feet of vine growth
- Spacing: 4–6 feet apart or plant in mounds
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Pollination: Insect-pollinated
- Growth Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Special Notes: Requires warm soil and plenty of space for vigorous vine development
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Sow outdoors after frost when soil reaches at least 70°F.
- How to Plant: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in garden beds or mounds with 2–3 seeds per mound.
- Thinning: Thin to the healthiest plant once seedlings reach 3–4 inches tall.
- Soil Preparation: Use nutrient-rich, loose, well-draining soil for strong root development.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun is crucial for proper vine and fruit growth.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit formation.
- Vine Management: Allow plenty of space; optional pruning can help increase fruit size.
- Harvesting: Harvest pumpkins when the rind is hard and fully colored; cut with a portion of stem attached.
- Storage: Cure in a warm, dry location before storing in a cool, dry place.
