7-10 days






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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.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Pumpkin care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cucurbita pepo
- Common names
- Pumpkin, Winter Squash
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Cucurbita
- Species
- C. pepo
Start growing
Plant in mounds. Requires huge amounts of space and full sun.
Growing with your kit
Watch the pumpkin's massive seeds burst through the soil in the Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
90-120 days. Harvest when the rind is hard and sound is hollow.
Growing conditions
Sunny, expansive landscapes with rich, well-manured soil.
Weather & tolerances
Heat tolerant; very sensitive to frost.
Pests & plant health
Squash bugs and powdery mildew.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
Sprawling vine with massive leaves and large orange/yellow edible fruits.
Varieties
‘Sugar Pie’, ‘Jack O' Lantern’, ‘Big Max’.
Garden & everyday uses
Pie filling, roasted seeds, and decorative carving
Native range & distribution
Americas indigenous origins; now a global fall icon.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek ‘pepon’ (large melon), transformed into English ‘pumpkin’.
History
One of the earliest cultivated indigenous crops in North America (part of the Three Sisters).
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-132 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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A little more clarity.
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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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