Prodcut Spotlight Fall Grazing, Pumpkin Farms & UTVs
Pumpkin Farms
Pumpkins bring seasonal color, tradition and opportunity to acreage owners and small-scale growers. From backyard patches to farm stands, these varieties offer options for carving, decorating and fall harvest sales.
PUMPKIN SEEDS- JACK OLANTERN
A fall favorite for gardens and homesteads, Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin seeds produce classic carving pumpkins that bring seasonal color and harvest versatility.
Key Features:
• Produces classic Halloween carving pumpkins
• Heirloom, openpollinated variety with 10- to 20-pound fruit
• Thrives in full sun and warm-season growing conditions
• Fast-growing vines suitable for outdoor gardens and trellises
• Pumpkins can be used for carving, decorating and seasonal cooking
Eden Brothers | www. edenbrothers. com
PUMPKIN ALADDIN F1 SEED
For pumpkin patches and roadside stands, Aladdin F1 pumpkins offer the size, color and durability growers look for in a commercial fall crop.
Key Features:
• Produces dark orange pumpkins weighing 25 to 35 pounds
• Vigorous semi-full vines support high-quality fruit production
• Large, sturdy handles improve harvest and display appeal
• Intermediate powdery mildew resistance supports plant health
• Matures in approximately 115 days with direct sow planting
Harris Seeds | www. harrisseeds. com
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HOWDEN PUMPKIN SQUASH
Preserving garden heritage while growing a fall favorite, Howden Pumpkin seeds produce a trusted heirloom variety with generations of history.
Key Features:
• Heirloom, non-GMO and open-pollinated variety
• Produces 15- to 25-pound pumpkins with deep ridges and orange shells
• Thick, hard fruit is well suited for carving and decoration
• Vines grow 10 to 15 feet long with one to two pumpkins per plant
• Matures in approximately 115 days and stores well after harvest
Seed Savers Exchange | shop. seedsavers. org
EARLY GIANT( F1) PUMPKIN SEED
When bigger pumpkins make a bigger impression, Early Giant F1 provides a dependable option for growers producing eye-catching fall crops.
Key Features:
• Produces large, elongated pumpkins averaging 30 pounds
• Medium-dark orange color and uniform shape enhance market appeal
• Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew supports healthier plants
• Stocky handles and light ribbing create a classic pumpkin appearance
• Reliable producer with a long-vine growth habit and moderate spacing needs
Johnny ' s Selected Seeds | www. johnnyseeds. com
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