{"product_id":"pvfs-pumpkin-howden","title":"Howden Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHowden Pumpkin is a quintessential variety renowned for its classic shape, vibrant orange color, and notable versatility. Perfect for carving, decorating, or baking, the Howden Pumpkin has become a favorite among gardeners and pumpkin enthusiasts alike. Its sturdy, thick walls and slightly ribbed surface make it ideal for creating jack-o'-lanterns, while the sweet, dense flesh lends itself beautifully to pies, soups, and other fall recipes. Grown from high-quality Howden pumpkin seeds, this robust plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howden Pumpkin is not just a joy to grow but also a delight to showcase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-95°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-120 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Howden Pumpkin after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or transplant established seedlings without disturbing their roots more than necessary. Preserve the recorded spacing because broad leaves and vines can occupy more room than young plants suggest. Check soil moisture at root depth and direct water toward the soil. Once fruit develops, inspect plants frequently and harvest at the stage appropriate to summer or winter squash. Use clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Howden Pumpkin, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pumpkin-seeds\"\u003ePumpkin Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Territorial Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544527462513,"sku":"SNV1535","price":3.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV1535-Organic-Howden-Pumpkin.png?v=1747083848","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/pvfs-pumpkin-howden","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}