Pumpkin 'Field Jack'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Field Jack'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Field Jack likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Field Jack is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Field Jack is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Field Jack 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 Field Jack about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Field Jack

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

Harvesting Field Jack