Pumpkin

Basic Information

Seed Number

77

Seed Name

Pumpkin

Variety

Baby Boo

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Cucurbitaceae

Plant Type

Miniature white pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)

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 7

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 15

Plantable Months

April, May, June

Indoor Start

Apr 7 – Apr 21

Direct Sow

May 19 – Jun 15

Transplant

May 19 – Jun 15

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

4 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

2 weeks

Germination Days

5–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

95–100 days

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

70-90°F

Planting Depth

1/2-1 in

Plant Spacing

24-36 in

Row Spacing

6-8 ft

Thin-To Spacing

24-36 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

1-2 in/week; maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development

Soil Preference

Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil rich in organic matter; approximately pH 6.0-6.5

Minimum Container Size

15-20 gal with room for vines

Plant Height

Vining

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

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

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

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 frost or start indoors
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 20 – Jun 20
Days to Harvest / Bloom: 90–120 days
Container Friendly: Small varieties yes; large types best in ground
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary/ornamental depending on variety
Succession / Reusable Notes: Small pumpkins have the safest timing. Large Jack-o-lantern types need earlier planting.
Zone 6B Notes: Give vines room and water deeply.
Companion Plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums, marigolds, calendula, sunflowers nearby, radish
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Potatoes, crowded beds
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

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Zone 6B: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before warm-weather transplanting or direct sow after the soil reaches at least 70°F. Plant by mid-June to allow sufficient time for mature pumpkins before October frost.
Germination: Warm soil is essential. Avoid root disturbance when transplanting.
Harvest: Baby Boo produces miniature 2-3 inch white pumpkins. Harvest before full maturity for the whitest skin; fully mature fruits can develop a pale yellow tint.
Seed Saving: Baby Boo is Cucurbita pepo and can cross with zucchini, summer squash and other C. pepo pumpkins and gourds. Hand-pollinate and isolate blossoms for true-to-type seed.
Special Care: Miniature fruit does not mean a miniature vine; allow substantial vine space or train carefully on a sturdy support.
Research Source: Victory Seed Company — https://victoryseeds.com/products/baby-boo-pumpkin — Cucurbita pepo identity, 100-day maturity, 2-3 inch fruit and harvest color
Research Source: Annie's Heirloom Seeds — https://anniesheirloomseeds.com/products/baby-boo-pumpkin-cucurbita-pepo — 5-10 day germination, 95-100 day maturity, warm-soil requirement, depth and spacing
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