Lake Valley Seeds - Pumpkins
For Cinderella:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Row Space: 6-10′ (1.8-3m)
Sprouts In: 10-15 days
Plant in full sun or partial shade in rich soil. Start outdoors about two weeks after last spring frost, or indoors two weeks prior to last frost date. Feed monthly with side dressings of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
For the best shaped fruits, set upright while still young. Allow only one or two fruits to develop per vine for large pumpkins.
The traditional French heirloom pumpkin that inspired Cinderella’s fairy tale coach. Vibrant red-orange 12-14″ fruit with a flattened, deep-ridged shape. Makes delicious pies.
For Lumina:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Row Space: 6-10′ (1.8-3m)
Sprouts In: 10-15 days
Plant in full sun or partial shade in rich soil. Start outdoors about two weeks after last spring frost, or indoors two weeks prior to last frost date. Feed monthly with side dressings of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
For best shaped pumpkins, set fruit upright while still young. Harvest when rinds are hard and have turned white. Leave a 3-4″ stem.
A novel white pumpkin with 10-12 lb. fruits, excellent for painting and carving. Its bright, white color will really glow in the dark on Halloween night! Very easy to grow. The flesh is thin and bright orange.
For Atlantic Giant:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Row Space: 6-10′ (1.8-3m)
Sprouts In: 10-15 days
Atlantic Giant needs a long warm season to reach full size. Plant in full sun or partial shade in rich soil. Start outdoors about two weeks after last spring frost, or indoors two weeks prior to last frost date. Feed monthly with side dressings of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
For best shaped pumpkins, set fruit upright while still young. Harvest when rinds are hard and bright orange. Leave a 3-4″ stem.
A first prize contest winner all over the U.S., Atlantic Giant can grow to 800 lbs! Sets two to four fruits per 15′ vine. Remove all but one to get the largest pumpkin per vine.