Pumpkin 'Little October'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Little October'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Little October is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Little October 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 Little October 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 Little October about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little October

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

Harvesting Little October