Winter squash 'Omaha Pumpkin'

Cucurbita moschata

How to grow Winter squash 'Omaha Pumpkin'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Omaha Pumpkin is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Omaha Pumpkin is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Omaha Pumpkin from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Omaha Pumpkin about 10 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Omaha Pumpkin

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Omaha Pumpkin is a tender plant.

Harvesting Omaha Pumpkin