Description

Howden Pumpkin is a widely grown jack-o’-lantern type pumpkin known for its uniform shape, strong handles, and reliable yields. It is considered a standard commercial carving pumpkin and is especially popular in U-pick operations, farm stands, and wholesale fall markets due to its consistent size and classic orange appearance.

This variety produces vigorous vines that perform well under warm growing conditions and generally set multiple medium-to-large fruits per plant. It is valued for its dependability, storage life, and suitability for carving, making it a staple choice for seasonal pumpkin production.

• Type: Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 4–6 feet between hills
• Vine length: 8–12 feet
• Fruit size: 15–25 lbs
• Days to maturity: 100–110 days

Howden pumpkins grow best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture throughout the season. Seeds should be planted once soil temperatures are warm and plants should be thinned to the strongest seedlings per hill. Fruits should be harvested when fully colored and the rind is hard, then cured in a warm, dry location to improve storage life and maintain quality for fall markets and carving displays.

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