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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 65–70 days after transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall, 2'–3' wide
Variety Info: Purple star-shaped flowers followed by 2"–3" green fruits that ripen to an orange-red.
Attributes: Cut Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 80°–90°F. Transplant outdoors when the soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors; plant 24"–36" apart outside.
Thinning: Not required.
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- MichelleRated 5 out of 5 stars10/23/25Great germination and healthy plants
It was really fun growing these. Almost every seed germinated and I got some lovely long branches full of fruit that I plant to dry for decorations. I do feel like the seed packet should come with a warning about how these sneaky little plants are covered in wicker thorns, even on the leaves! Imagine my surprise when I backed into the plant one day lol.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests10/24/25Hey Michelle,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Almost every seed germinated" and "lovely long branches full of fruit" is exactly what we love to hear about Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds - and we absolutely love that you're planning to dry them for decorations!
Ha! We totally understand your surprise about those sneaky thorns - they really are quite the hidden feature on these otherwise gorgeous plants! Thanks for the heads up about that unexpected encounter - other gardeners will definitely appreciate knowing to approach with a bit more caution when tending to their Pumpkin on a Stick plants!
Your excellent germination success and decorative harvest experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding and fun Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds can be for creating those unique seasonal decorations!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- KathyRated 5 out of 5 stars6/21/255 Stars
Awesome
- Michele B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/3/255 Stars
Great seeds, fast delivery.
- Faith R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/5/255 Stars
Have not planted this yet.......it is winter here in NE Iowa. Plan to start the seeds indoors about early April with the rest of my seeds I start under grow lights.
- Janice P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/4/255 Stars
I buy your seeds for myself and friends and family, as they are quality and beautiful packaging with lots of information.