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Connecticut Field Pumpkin

Connecticut Field Pumpkin: 100-120 days to harvest, 7-14 days to germinate, 60-72 inches between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 3-11. Fruit runs to about 15-25 pounds, 12-16 inches diameter. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and 1-2 inches per week, deep watering water.

Squash
100-120days to harvest
7-14days to germinate
Z3–11USDA zones
Moderatedifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after soil temperature reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep in hills. Can start indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-2 inches per week, deep watering
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter content
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
60-72 inches
Height
1-3 feet
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Deep orange
Size
15-25 pounds, 12-16 inches diameter
Shape
Round to slightly flattened with deep ribbing
Flavour
Sweet, mild pumpkin flavor with smooth texture when cooked

In the kitchen

Jack-o'-lantern carving, pumpkin pie, roasted seeds, soups, breads, and traditional fall baking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers
Diseases
Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance
Moderate resistance typical of heirloom varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
3——June – JulyOctober
4——June – JulyOctober
5——May – JuneOctober
6——May – JuneSeptember – November
7——April – JuneSeptember – October
8——April – MayAugust – October
9——March – AprilJuly – September
10——February – AprilJuly – August
11——January – MarchJune – July
12——January – MarchJune – July
13——January – MarchJune – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides natural trellis support and shade, part of traditional Three Sisters planting
BeansFixes nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding pumpkins, completes Three Sisters guild
MarigoldsRepel cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and other pests that attack pumpkins
NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repel aphids
RadishesDeter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, mature quickly before pumpkins spread
SunflowersAttract beneficial insects and pollinators, provide windbreak protection
OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and improves overall garden pest management
CatnipStrongly repels cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and flea beetles

Avoid

PotatoesCompete for nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders requiring similar soil resources
BrassicasCabbage family plants inhibit pumpkin growth and compete for nutrients
Aromatic herbsStrong herbs like sage can inhibit pumpkin growth and vine development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
26
Protein (g)
1
Fat (g)
0.1
Carbohydrate (g)
6.5
Fibre (g)
0.5
Sugars (g)
2.76
Vitamin A (µg)
426
Vitamin C (mg)
9
Vitamin E (mg)
1.06
Vitamin K (µg)
1.1
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.061
Folate (µg)
16
Calcium (mg)
21
Iron (mg)
0.8
Magnesium (mg)
12
Phosphorus (mg)
44
Potassium (mg)
340
Zinc (mg)
0.32
Selenium (µg)
0.3
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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