Pumpkin 'Magic Lantern'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Magic Lantern'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Magic Lantern is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Magic Lantern requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Magic Lantern from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Magic Lantern about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Magic Lantern

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

Harvesting Magic Lantern