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SKU: 3370291Here in the Maritime Northwest, it is common to plant seeds in hills. The hills are created by mounding up the soil about four to six inches high, twenty-four inches across at the base and flattened on the top. This allows the soil to be better warmed by the sun and provides better protection from heavy rain.
Sow five to six seeds, one inch deep, in hills or rows. Spacing is dependent on plant type. Vining varieties should be spaced on six foot centers while bush-types at twenty-four to thirty inches apart. When seeds germinate, cut off all but the strongest three or four seedlings.
When laying out your garden, remember to consider the growing habits of the varieties that you are planting. Some bush-types are compact while some vining types require a tremendous amount of space. Harvest time will also vary by type.
Everything I buy from this company is top notch, & I appreciate their standards, no GMO's & supporting non-hybrid gardening! This is a great pumpkin. A note for storage—canning is no longer recommended for pumpkin purée because of botulism issues. This pumpkin variety keeps well. For longer storage, puréing & freezing is good. Dehydrating & powdering it works too. If you can afford a freeze dryer, go for it!
I use this sweet winter squash as a pumpkin substitute. It makes delicious bread, cookies, cakes and pies. Each Jarrahdale yields two to three times as much fruit as a traditional pie pumpkin, and the texture of the fruit is not stringy like pumpkins. This year I will can as much as possible for my winter baking.