Speckled Pup F1 Pumpkin seeds (Treated)
The Speckled Pup F1 is a unique and charming addition to any autumn display! This petite kabocha pumpkin boasts a striking salmon to cream base color, generously speckled with dark green to black spots, giving it an almost Dalmatian-like appearance. Each fruit matures to a perfect, flattened globe shape, weighing in at 1-2 lbs. , making it ideal for Fall displays. It's thick sweet fleshy goldn walls will also lend themselves to autumn soups and bisques, or baked goods.
Beyond its eye-catching appearance, the Speckled Pup F1 is also a vigorous grower with good yields, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Its compact vines make it a great choice for smaller gardens or even container planting. This hybrid variety exhibits excellent disease resistance, making it a reliable and easy-to-grow option for gardeners of all skill levels.
Botanic name:
C. pepo
Plant spacing:
- 24" - 36" apart
- 10' - 12' apart for rows
Color:
Salmon colored skin covered with dark green mottling.
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The Speckled Pup F1 pumpkin truly shines as a decorative element, lending its unique charm to a variety of autumnal displays. Its striking speckled pattern and manageable size make it ideal for crafting eye-catching centerpieces, adorning porches and patios with a welcoming fall vibe, or creating visually interesting tiered displays. Beyond the expected, tuck these little pumpkins into unexpected places like bookshelves or mantles to add a touch of whimsy to your indoor decor.
This kabocha type pumpkin has generous thick golden walls loaded with flesh. Like other kabochas, it's flesh is filled with dry matter (in the good way!). This means it can be used in backed good without having to drain the flesh of excess water like other cooking pumpkins.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-90 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
N/A
Vine Habit:
Semi-bush
Weight:
1-2 lbs.
Disease & Pest:
ZYMV and PM resistant.
Treatment:
Thiram
