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Seed Germination Kit

Pumpkin Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECucurbita pepo

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Pumpkins turn a sunny patch into autumn magic — grow your own for carving, pie, and roasted seeds.

GERMINATION7-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-10 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-85F

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Pumpkin care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cucurbita pepo
Common names
Pumpkin, Winter Squash
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Species
C. pepo
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Start growing

Plant in mounds. Requires huge amounts of space and full sun.

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Growing with your kit

Watch the pumpkin's massive seeds burst through the soil in the Seeds In A Cup® clear planter.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

90-120 days. Harvest when the rind is hard and sound is hollow.

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Growing conditions

Sunny, expansive landscapes with rich, well-manured soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Heat tolerant; very sensitive to frost.

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Pests & plant health

Squash bugs and powdery mildew.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Sprawling vine with massive leaves and large orange/yellow edible fruits.

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Varieties

‘Sugar Pie’, ‘Jack O' Lantern’, ‘Big Max’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Pie filling, roasted seeds, and decorative carving

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Native range & distribution

Americas indigenous origins; now a global fall icon.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Greek ‘pepon’ (large melon), transformed into English ‘pumpkin’.

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History

One of the earliest cultivated indigenous crops in North America (part of the Three Sisters).

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How do I grow Pumpkin from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Pumpkin seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Pumpkin seeds take to germinate?

Pumpkin seeds typically sprout in 7-10 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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