Specter F1 Pumpkin seeds
The Specter F1 pupmkin goes bump in the night both literally and figuratively. Specter F1 pumpkin is a great addition to your family or farm's Halloween pumpkin patch. Add diversity to Autumn displays with Specter! The Specter pumpkin is a cream/ivory color with a round uniform body. The skin is thick and hard, almost forming a shell. The surface is smooth with sporadic bumps and very subtle ribbing. The stem (handle)is thick, sturdy, and strong.
This variety matures earlier than other varieties which makes it ideal for folks in a shorter growing season. Specter pumpkin has intermediate powdery mildew resistance. This hybrid also has a high yield. Each pumpkin will vary from 9-12 inches high with a diameter of the same measurements. Each pumpkin can weigh up to 20 pounds.
Botanic name:
C.pepo
Plant spacing:
- 24-36" apart
- 8' - 10' for rows
Color:
White to a light cream color depending on growing variables.
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Specter pumpkins were made for Halloween! Specter pumpkins make excellent carving pumpkin as well as painted style Jack-O-Lanterns. They're white color and bumpy exterior make great accent pieces in pumpkin displays Halloween through Thanksgiving.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-100 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
N/A
Vine Habit:
Full Vine
Weight:
15-20 lbs.
Disease and Pest Resistance:
Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
