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4 Gram Packet: approx seed count=20
The Howden is a consistent pumpkin with round symmetrical fruits that store well. The pumpkins have a thick hard rind and lots of flesh, making it a great carving pumpkin. The Howden grows up to 25 pounds and has strong stems.
The Howden is a consistent pumpkin with round symmetrical fruits that store well. The pumpkins have a thick hard rind and lots of flesh, making it a great carving pumpkin. The Howden grows up to 25 pounds and has strong stems.
- Cucurbita pepo
- 85% Germination rate
- 115 days from plant until harvest
- 99% Pure
- Country of Origin: USA
Planting instructions:Plant Howden seeds early in the spring in a sunny, well drained location. Slightly acid soil is good and should be at least 70° F. Place multiple seeds in hills.
Care: Protect Howden pumpkins for adverse weather such as heavy rain or cold. Keep them well watered, but not over-watered.
Harvesting: When multiple pumpkins are growing you may remove small pumpkins to make larger fruits. Cutting pumpkins from the vine with a knife will prevent damage to plant.
Nutritional Value: A rich source of Calcium, and Vitamins: C and E, and Niacin.
Collecting Seed: Allow Howden pumpkins to dry for 3 weeks then open them and extract seeds. Clean and then dry the seeds. Store them in a cool dry place.
Wikipedia-Pumpkin| Planting Depth | Seed Spacing | Row Spacing | Germination Temperature | Germination Time in Days | Average Planting Dates | Seeds per foot row | Spacing after Thinning | Days to maturity |
| 1/2-1 1/2" | 3-4' between hills | 4-6' | 70-85 | 7-10 | 4/20-5/15 | 5-7 per hill | Do not thin | 115 |
Harvesting: When multiple pumpkins are growing you may remove small pumpkins to make larger fruits. Cutting pumpkins from the vine with a knife will prevent damage to plant.
Nutritional Value: A rich source of Calcium, and Vitamins: C and E, and Niacin.
Collecting Seed: Allow Howden pumpkins to dry for 3 weeks then open them and extract seeds. Clean and then dry the seeds. Store them in a cool dry place.
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