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Pumpkin Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECucurbita pepo

USD 10.99

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Pumpkins turn a sunny patch into autumn magic — grow your own for carving, pie, and roasted seeds.

GERMINATION7-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-10 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-85F

Hardiness04

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Pumpkin care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Common names
Pumpkin, Winter Squash
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Species
C. pepo
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Start growing

Plant in mounds. Requires huge amounts of space and full sun.

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Growing with your kit

Watch the pumpkin's massive seeds burst through the soil in the Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

90-120 days. Harvest when the rind is hard and sound is hollow.

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Growing conditions

Sunny, expansive landscapes with rich, well-manured soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; very sensitive to frost.

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Pests & plant health

Squash bugs and powdery mildew.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Sprawling vine with massive leaves and large orange/yellow edible fruits.

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Varieties

‘Sugar Pie’, ‘Jack O' Lantern’, ‘Big Max’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Pie filling, roasted seeds, and decorative carving

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Native range & distribution

Americas indigenous origins; now a global fall icon.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Greek ‘pepon’ (large melon), transformed into English ‘pumpkin’.

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History

One of the earliest cultivated indigenous crops in North America (part of the Three Sisters).

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Pumpkins turn a sunny patch into autumn magic — grow your own for carving, pie, and roasted seeds. How to grow Pumpkin from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Pumpkin sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Pumpkin at a glance Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo Germination: 7-10 days at 70-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-24 inches (vine 10-20 ft) Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Pumpkin Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Pumpkin from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Pumpkin seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Pumpkin seeds take to germinate? Pumpkin seeds typically sprout in 7-10 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Pumpkin from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Pumpkin seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Pumpkin seeds take to germinate?

Pumpkin seeds typically sprout in 7-10 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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