Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Solanaceae
Native
Africa
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds
Solanum aethiopicum
Purple star-shaped flowers followed by 2"–3" green fruits that ripen to an orange-red.
Planting Pumpkin
Days to Maturity
65–70 days after transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start indoors; plant 24"–36" apart outside.
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | Start indoors; plant 24"–36" apart outside. |
| Thinning | Not required. |
| Germination | 10–20 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F. |
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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28 reviews
- Kiara B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/8/26Germination Rate was slower
I only got a few starts out of the packet, but it was more than enough for my space!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Kiara,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds! I really appreciate your honest feedback about the germination rate - this kind of real-world insight is super helpful for us and other gardeners.
It's great to hear that even though germination was slower than expected, you still got more than enough plants for your space! Thank you for sharing your growing experience and for that awesome 5-star rating! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JakeRated 5 out of 5 stars12/6/255 Stars
Order came very quickly!
- 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.