Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh)

Type
Pumpkin (winter)

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Days to Maturity

Mature Skin Color

Size

Habit

Disease Resistance

Seed Type

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored