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Cucurbita pepo 'Jack O'Lantern (Tom Fox)'
Pumpkin, Jack O'Lantern (Tom Fox)
Blocky midsize pumpkin with a great-looking rib and big, dark green handle. It has the classic Jack O' Lantern look. Typical weight 12-16 lb. Highly productive, vigorous, short vine.
- Classic carving pumpkin
- Large bright orange fruits
- Vigorous vines with strong yields
- Perfect for jack-o'-lantern carving
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 60 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita pepo 'Jack O'Lantern (Tom Fox)'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.