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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 110 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Pumpkin, Winter Squash (Learn more)
Native: Southern South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 10'–15' vines
Variety Info: 15"–18" diameter fruits weighing 18–20 pounds each, with bright red-orange, highly warted skin. 'Red Warty Thing' is a cross between 'American Turban' and 'Hubbard'-type squash, making it more of a squash than a pumpkin. Amount of "wartiness" can vary from fruit to fruit
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: 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.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4'–6' apart
Thinning: When several leaves, thin to 1 –2 per mound
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Growing Info
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.
- Isabelle G.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars9/30/241 Star
Germination rate was a little low. Then, the plants that did come up were weak. Some snapped off on a windy day. The clincher? 3 plants grew normally, but did not make a single pumpkin. I was really looking forward to some pretty red pumpkins. I didn’t get a single one.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests10/3/24Hey Isabelle,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Brian H.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/31/245 Stars
This sure is a fun one to grow and prolific too. I have about 15 of these Red Warty Thing Pumpkins. I grew them because I want to try a variety of winter squash out. These are nice and sweet tasting too with very thick smooth flesh. 3" to 4" thick! Great for roasting. Some had lots of warts and some were smoother. I will definitely grow this one again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Audrey M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/5/245 Stars
Not ONE seed sprouted as an animal feasted on theses seeds repeatedly.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Joanne W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/22/245 Stars
The seeds germinated quickly. The vines are growing in our Tennessee heat. Can't wait to harvest the red warty things.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Sharon G.Rated 2 out of 5 stars6/11/242 Stars
I grew this last summer. I did not get any bumps or warts.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests6/13/24Hey Sharon,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️