25 Winter Luxury Pumpkin Seeds | Heirloom Pie Pumpkin
$27.40
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25 Winter Luxury Pumpkin Seeds | Heirloom Pie Pumpkin
$27.40
Winter Luxury Pumpkin is a beloved heirloom pie pumpkin prized for its smooth, sweet, and creamy flesh. The round, slightly flattened fruits typically weigh 6 to 8 pounds and feature a distinctive netted, orange rind. This variety is an excellent choice for homemade pies, baking, soups, and fall decorations. Its rich flavor and fine texture make it a favorite among gardeners and home cooks alike.
Grown as an annual vine, Winter Luxury Pumpkin produces vigorous plants that set fruit in late summer to early fall. The pumpkins store well and are easy to harvest when the rind is fully colored and the stem begins to dry. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience.
Plant Features
- Heirloom pie pumpkin with sweet, smooth flesh
- Fruits average 6-8 pounds and have a netted orange rind
- Excellent for pies, baking, and fall decor
- Vigorous vining growth habit
- Good storage potential after harvest
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Vining
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (grown as annual)
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: Vines can spread 10-15 feet
- Spacing: 24-36 inches between plants
Planting & Care
Sow Winter Luxury Pumpkin seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 70°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 24-36 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 7-14 days. Once seedlings emerge, thin to the strongest plants.
Provide full sun and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest pumpkins when the rind is hard and the stem turns brown, typically 100-110 days after planting. Cure in a warm, dry place for about a week before storing.
What's Included
25 Winter Luxury Pumpkin Seeds