Seed Savers Howden Pumpkin Squash

Five-star reviews are the norm for this winter squash, long the industry standard for productive and reliable jack-o’-lantern pumpkin harvests. Deeply ridged, round, and symmetrical fruits weigh 15 to 25 pounds when mature and have a thick, hard, rich-orange shell perfect for carving. ‘Howden Pumpkin’ resists black rot and stores well. Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated.

Growing Instructions: Squash can be started indoors, but does best when sown directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

• Direct seed 1” deep in 12”-diameter hills spaced 6’ apart in all directions
• Sow 6-8 seeds per hill
• Thin to 3-4 plants
• Light: full sun
• Keep soil consistently moist, but do not waterlog plants