Full Sun
Medium
Plant in hills of 3-6 vines per hill with a minimum 4’ (121.92cm) space for spread. Careful attention must be paid to cucumber beetles, squash bugs and vine borers. Control of cucumber beetles early in the season is VERY important, as they spread bacterial wilt disease.
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Jack Be Little is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Jack Be Little needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).Seeds will not germinate in cool soil
Sow at a depth of approx. 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) between Pumpkin plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Jack Be Little about 21 days after your last frost date.
If transplanted, avoid disturbing roots.
Jack Be Little is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.By our calculations, you should look at planting out Jack Be Little about 7 days after your last frost date.