Pumpkin, Spookie Seed Packets

Delightfully sweet and full of flavor, Spookie is a great choice for pumpkin pie. High-yielding vines produce numerous 6-pound uniform pumpkins with fine-textured flesh. This variety is a great cross between Sugar Pie and Jack O' Lantern.

Growing Instructions:

• After the danger of frost has passed, plant Spookie pumpkin seeds in hills with 3-6 seeds per hill.
• Thin seedlings to 3 plants per hill.
• They need room to spread out, so be sure to provide about 4 feet of space from any other plants.
• If possible, water during extended dry periods to encourage better fruit production.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vining vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 3 1/2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 75°F
• Spacing: 36"
• Depth: 1"
• Height: 12-18"
• Seeds/Oz: 200
• Seeds Per Packet: 30-35

Uses:

• Perfect for pies, roasting, puree, and carving.
• Rich in fiber, iron, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, and carotene alpha and beta.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1966
• Plant Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

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