Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Southern South America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
- Frost Sensitive
- Heat Tolerant
About Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
12"–24" diameter, 6" tall fruits weighing 15–20 pounds each. "Flattened" shape with deep ribs.
Planting Pumpkin
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 4 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 4'–6' apart |
| Seed Depth | 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When several leaves, thin to 1 –2 per mound |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. Transplant after your average last frost date, when weather is warm and settled. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest pumpkins before the first fall frost, and when foliage has begun to dry out. Cut stem with a knife, leaving 3"–4" of stem on the pumpkin. Do not hold the pumpkin by the stem; if stem attachment gets broken, or any part of the pumpkin bruises, the pumpkin may rot. Brush off any dirt or leaves. Ideally, cure at 80°-85°F and 80–85% humidity or a warm, sunny spot with good air circulation for 1 to 2 weeks before eating or storage. Do not allow harvested fruit to get wet. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- Katherine S.CA, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/17/26Beautiful pumpkins!
This was my first time growing pumpkins and I was not disappointed. I think I had near 100% germination and got four beautiful plants and impressive-looking pumpkins that lasted through the winter. I grew these on a trellis and was pleasantly surprised with how well they did. Plants got hit with powdery towards the end of the season, but the plants still did fine.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests2/20/26Hey Katherine,
What an amazing success story for your first time growing pumpkins! Near 100% germination is fantastic and shows you've got some serious growing skills right from the start! We're so thrilled to hear your Cinderella Pumpkins turned out beautiful and impressive-looking - and lasting through the winter is just the cherry on top! Growing them on a trellis is such a smart approach, and we're so glad they took to it so well. Even dealing with that pesky powdery mildew at the end of the season, your plants still powered through like champs! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing adventure with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Terryl R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/28/26Pumpkin Seeds
I have success growing all the seeds I purchase from Botanical. Easy to grow. They make good decorations and everyone enjoys painting them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/28/26Hey Terryl,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of our Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds! We're thrilled to hear about your continued success with all the seeds you've grown from us. What a fun way to celebrate your harvest by painting them. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- lisett c.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/24/25Truly Amazing Seeds
Such amazing seeds, germination was very quick, and I’m exited to harvest my pumpkins as they are starting to flower!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests8/26/25Hey Lisett,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that they germinated quickly for you - that's fantastic! It's so exciting that they're already starting to flower - you're going to have some amazing pumpkins to look forward to! Cinderella pumpkins are such beauties with their gorgeous shape and color, perfect for both decorating and cooking. We're thrilled they're performing so well for you and can't wait for you to see those magical pumpkins develop! Keep on growing 🌻️
- AmbiaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/20/255 Stars
Cant wait to plant.
- Jamie P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/4/245 Stars
Great products! Germination is high on everything I've bought! Thank you!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate