Pumpkin Jack Be Little Vegetable Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) 15+Seeds

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Jack Be Little Pumpkin seeds are upright tender annuals and a favorite when it comes to miniature holiday pumpkins. Jack Be Littles produce 3-4” wide and 2” tall bright-orange pumpkins for a long summer season. JBL pumpkins are more hardy and can succeed in fluctuating climates better than other varieties. These palm-sized pumpkins can be harvested by Halloween and make perfect fall decor to grow in a container and set on your porch! As an heirloom, Jack Be Little plants are disease-resistant and develop as a bush variety. These miniature pumpkins should be started indoors in early spring or 2-3 weeks before your region’s final frost. In southern climates, sow Jack Be Little Pumpkin seeds outdoors in spring or fall, In northern climates, sow Jack Be Little Pumpkin seeds outdoors in May, as long as the threat of frost has passed. JBL varieties prefer a temperature range of 65-85℉. Sow Jack Be Little Pumpkin seeds in either trays or in a large container 18” deep. Plant 2-3 seeds 1” deep in an even mixture of potting soil, peat moss and vermiculite. Germination will take 1-2 weeks. Keep soil moist and warm as Jack Be Little Pumpkin seedlings sprout 1-2 sets of true leaves. Then allow 1-2 of the strongest heirloom pumpkins to grow in their own container, as you cut back the less successful plants. Transplant developing pumpkin plants to a larger container if needed. Water JBL plants 1” per week and place in full sun for 6-8 hours. Use a trellis to help support the strong vines and growth of this bush variety, as these hardy plants can reach 5-10’! For outdoor planting, sow Jack Be Little seeds in groups 1-2” deep, 3” apart and up to 6’ spaced in between rows. Jack Be Little Pumpkins prefer a nitrogen-heavy fertilizer at the time of planting and loamy, rich, well-drained soil with a pH level of 5.5-6.5. As these heirloom pumpkins self-pollinate, JBL female flowers will bloom around 2 weeks after the male flowers produce. Switch to a phosphorus-based fertilizer. Once Jack Be Littles develop their bright-orange polished texture and grow to their miniature size, it’s recommended to use a potassium fertilizer in order to help these pumpkin plants produce for a long summer season and Halloween harvest. Miniature heirloom pumpkins develop a sweet and slight acidic flavor that becomes savory when cooked. Jack Be Little Pumpkins make perfect candied dishes or a tasty pumpkin curry. Whether you’re a city-dwelling gardener with limited space or a beginner who wants to add holiday flair to their fall decor, Jack Be Little Pumpkin seeds are easily grown in containers, disease-resistant and succeed in fluctuating climates. Days to Maturity: 95 days Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1-2" Plant Spacing: 3” Row Spacing: 6’ Growth Habit: Upright bush/long-vine Soil Preference: Loamy, rich and well-drained with pH 5.5-7.5 Temp Preference: Cool to warmer Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade Pests/diseases: Cucumber beetles and squash vine borers Color: Bright-orange fruit with polished texture and long solid vines Flavor: Sweet with slight acidic taste and savory when cooked. For more check us out here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnderTheSunSeeds