Pumpkin 'Spooktacular'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Spooktacular'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Spooktacular from seed

Ensure a distance of 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Spooktacular about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Spooktacular

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

Harvesting Spooktacular