A classic, medium-sized carving pumpkin variety, Cucurbita pepo ‘Jack O’ Lantern’, commonly known as Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin, is prized for its smooth, bright orange skin, sturdy handle-like stem, and uniform shape. This vigorous, fast-growing vine thrives in warm climates, producing round to slightly oval pumpkins perfect for carving, decorating, and cooking.
Cucurbita pepo ‘Jack O’ Lantern’ (Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin)
Cucurbita pepo ‘Jack O’ Lantern’
Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin
A classic, medium-sized carving pumpkin variety, Cucurbita pepo ‘Jack O’ Lantern’, commonly known as Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin, is prized for its smooth, bright orange skin, sturdy handle-like stem, and uniform shape. This vigorous, fast-growing vine thrives in warm climates, producing round to slightly oval pumpkins perfect for carving, decorating, and cooking.
| Plant Type | Annual, Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | Up to 15 ft |
| Spread | Up to `5 ft |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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