Pumpkin 'Hundredweight'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Hundredweight'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Hundredweight is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Hundredweight needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Hundredweight from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 1.17 inches (3.0 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 Hundredweight about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Hundredweight

Hundredweight is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Hundredweight