Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Jack Be Little'
Cucurbita pepo
Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) |
Species: | pepo (PEP-oh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Jack Be Little |
Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Days to Maturity:
91 to 100 days
Mature Skin Color:
Orange
Size:
Less than 1 pound (0.5 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
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
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Longmont, Colorado
Westchester, Illinois
Nabb, Indiana
Ida Grove, Iowa
Union, Kentucky
Binghamton, New York
Leetonia, Ohio
Lynchburg, Ohio
Vinton, Ohio
Nevada, Texas
Bremerton, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On Jul 26, 2009, lemurianne from Ida Grove, IA (Zone 5a) wrote: Wow, these are unbelievably prolific!! I planted these in early May (well before our last frost, but we had an unusually mild Spring), and I've already (in late July!) got buckets of these adorable little pumpkins from just two plants! I'd never realized that these were good for eating but I'm going to give it a try since we have so many. I grew the white ones as well and they are equally prolific. I did train them up a wire cage, but they outgrew it and spilled over into an adjacent bed, so I'll give them more room next year. Very impressed with these little guys :) |
Positive | On Sep 27, 2008, DRJohnson from Bremerton, WA wrote: These little pumpkins are fun and easy to grow. |
Positive | On Sep 10, 2008, CurtisJones from Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) wrote: From your friends at Botanical Interests: At 3-4" in diameter and just 2" tall, these tiny little pumpkins can fit in the palm of your hand. Unlike mini round, smooth pumpkins, this variety has a flattened, ribbed shape. Decorate them for fall display with acrylic paints, markers, or glitter - or grow them to serve as mini-desserts, or to fill with soups or casseroles. Each plant produces 6-10 fruits on compact 8-10' vines. |
Positive | On Mar 25, 2006, NatureWalker from New York & Terrell, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: This true miniature pumpkin is the tiniest pumpkin in the world! It easily fits into the palm of your hand, measuring 3" - 4" across and 2" high. The color is an attractive deep orange. Kids love Jack Be Little - particularly to paint and decorate. It makes an attractive accent for fall centerpieces. The tasty flesh is as sweet as winter squash when cooked! The compact vines are 10' to 12' long, and each plant produces 6 to 10 fruit. The fruit will keep up to 12 months when stored in a cool environment (not refrigerated of course.) |
Positive | On Dec 9, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: Arguably, the most popular miniature pumpkin frequently found in fall decorations. Can also be used for single-servings of baked squash. |