Casper Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)

These ghostly pale pumpkins are perfect for Halloween! A multipurpose heirloom, Caspers smooth surface lends itself to easy painting or carving, while its sweet flesh tastes great in pies and other baked goods. Grows up to 15 pounds.

• 20 seeds minimum
• Germination: 5-10 days
• Maturity: 90-110 days
• Direct sow -1 deep in full sun after last frost date when soil is at least 70F or start indoors 3-4 weeks before planting.
• Space plants 24-36 apart in rows 8-12 apart.
• Pumpkins should not be planted in soil where melons or cucumbers were recently grown.