Thorn Pumpkin Seeds produce robust, high-yield pumpkin plants with uniquely textured fruits. These non-GMO seeds are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or larger garden spaces. Known for their vigorous growth and adaptability, Thorn Pumpkin plants thrive in warm seasons and provide abundant harvests for fresh use, cooking, or decoration.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Thorn Pumpkin seeds
- Vigorous, high-yield plants
- Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, or large garden plots
- Ideal for fresh use, cooking, or decorative purposes
- Easy to grow with strong germination
Specifications
- Common Name: Thorn Pumpkin
- Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima (or applicable variety)
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual vine
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Sprawling vine with large leaves
- Season: Spring through summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Soil Temperature for Germination: 70–95°F
- Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches
- Row Spacing: 6–8 feet
- Days to Maturity: 90–120 days
- Special Characteristics: Unique textured fruits, high yield, heat-tolerant
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Sow seeds outdoors after last frost when soil is warm
- Can be started indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting in colder regions
- How to Plant:
- Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in fertile, loose soil
- Provide ample space for sprawling vines
- Sunlight:
- Full sun is essential for vigorous growth and fruiting
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent soil moisture
- Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot
- Maintenance:
- Provide trellis support if needed or allow vines to spread
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Harvesting:
- Harvest pumpkins when firm and fully matured
- Regularly monitor fruits to prevent overripening
