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Naked Bear Treated (F1) Pumpkin Seed

Product ID:3387T

Naked Bear Specialty Pumpkins

Naked Bear Treated (F1) Pumpkin Seed

Product ID:3387T

Take advantage of our overstock position! Abundant yields of delicious seeds. Conventional, treated seed. This seed is not NOP-compliant.

Naked Bear's smaller, but more abundant fruit produce higher seed yields than those of traditional hulless pumpkins. Harvest for flavorful pepitas. The semi-hulless seeds are excellent for roasting and snacking, and can be pressed for oil. Uniform and avg. 2–4 lb., its light orange fruits with gold flecking also make attractive ornamentals. From our experience, Naked Bear will yield a crop even under strong disease pressure. Treated seed. Also available untreated.

Specs:

Packet: 30 seeds
Avg. 3,200 seeds/lb

Size:

Quantity

This product does not ship to Canada.
This product does not ship to the following countries: Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Cucurbita spp.

CULTURE:

Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best.
Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Time plantings so that varieties will mature for the fall market. Overexposure to sun in the field after maturity and foliage dieback reduces fruit and handle color quality.

DAYS TO MATURITY:

From date of direct seeding. Subtract 14 days if transplanting.

TRANSPLANTING:

Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Germinate at 75-95°F (24-35°C). Thin with scissors to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.

DIRECT SEEDING:

Sow in late spring when soil is at least 70°F (21°C) and frost danger has passed. Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.

AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:

250 seeds/125', 500 seeds/250', 1,000 seeds/500', 15M/acre @ 2 seeds/ft rows 6' apart.

PLANT SPACING:

For between-row spacing, bush plants require 4-5', short-vine habits require 6', and long-vine habits generally require 12'. In-row spacing varies depending on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36" and large to extra-large, 36-72". Spacing requirements may vary, so check for individual variety recommendations.

INSECT PESTS:

Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row covers. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. C. moschata types are less susceptible to vine borers. Insecticides (specifically, pyrethrin sprays) may offer some control.

DISEASE:

Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.

HARVEST:

Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures below 28°F (-2°C) can damage fruit. When fruit color is fully developed, clip handles close to the vine. Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F (27-29°C) with good air ventilation. Black pumpkins and white pumpkins are both sensitive to sunscald and should be brought out of direct sunlight once foliage starts to die back; cure inside and keep out of sun to avoid yellowing.

STORAGE:

Store at 50-60°F (10-15°C) with 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation.

SEEDS/LB. (AVG.):

3,200.

PACKET:

30 seeds (unless otherwise noted in product description), sows 15'.

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