Pumpkin

Basic Information

Seed Number

161

Seed Name

Pumpkin

Variety

Uknown

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Cucurbitaceae

Plant Type

Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.)

Planting Method

Direct Sow or Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Apr 14

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 15

Plantable Months

April, May, June

Indoor Start

Apr 14 – Apr 28

Direct Sow

May 19 – Jun 15

Transplant

May 19 – Jun 15

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

3 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

2 weeks

Germination Days

4–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

Not recorded

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

65°F+

Planting Depth

3/4-1 in

Plant Spacing

24-36 in

Row Spacing

5-8 ft

Thin-To Spacing

24-36 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

Maintain consistent deep moisture during flowering and fruit development; avoid keeping foliage continuously wet

Soil Preference

Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil rich in organic matter

Minimum Container Size

Unknown by variety; large vining types are best in the ground

Plant Height

Vining or bush habit depending on cultivar

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

No

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

University of Minnesota Extension; MSU Extension

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow after soil warms or start indoors 2–3 weeks early
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 20 – Jun 10
Days to Harvest / Bloom: Variety unknown; commonly about 90–120+ days
Container Friendly: Unknown by variety; large vining types are best in the ground
Pollinator Friendly: Yes; bees are essential for fruit set
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary/ornamental depending on variety
Perennial?: No; annual
Succession / Reusable Notes: One main planting is usually safest because pumpkins need time to mature and cure.
Zone 6B Notes: Because the variety is unknown, plant early enough for a possible 120-day pumpkin to mature before frost.
Companion Plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums, marigolds, dill
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Exact maturity and vine size cannot be known without the variety. Watch squash vine borers, squash bugs, cucumber beetles and powdery mildew.
Sources: University of Minnesota Extension: https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/pumpkins-and-winter-squash | MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

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Zone 6B: Plant after frost once soil is thoroughly warm. Since the cultivar and even exact Cucurbita species are unknown, plant promptly to leave enough season for a potentially long-maturing pumpkin.
Germination: Pumpkins require warm soil and are sensitive to cold, wet conditions. If starting indoors, minimize root disturbance.
Harvest: General pumpkin maturity signs include full mature rind color, a hard rind that resists fingernail pressure and a drying corky stem.
Seed Saving: The exact Cucurbita species must be known before reliable crossing/isolation guidance can be given. Do not assume compatibility rules from one pumpkin variety apply to this unknown seed.
Special Care: The supplied variety is preserved exactly as 'Uknown.' Variety-specific maturity, fruit size, vine length, container suitability and seed-saving isolation group cannot be determined safely.
Research Source: University of Minnesota Extension — https://extension.umn.edu/vegetables/pumpkins-and-winter-squash — general pumpkin warm-season planting, spacing, soil, irrigation and harvest guidance
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