Pumpkin 'Connecticut Field'

110-120 days

Plant in fertile well-drained soil.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Connecticut Field is thought of as hardy, so Connecticut Field will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Connecticut Field requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Plant in mounds of 4 to 6 seeds, 4 to 6 feet apart.

Look to ensure a distance 3.96 feet (1.22 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Connecticut Field about 14 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Connecticut Field is a hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Connecticut Field about 14 days after your last frost date.

Expect harvests to start to occur in late autumn.