Jack of All Trades, Carving Pumpkin Seed

3g approx 21 seeds per packet
 
We have grown this variety several times on Hotchkiss Flower Farm. They grow huge pumpkins that will continue to turn orange if harvested early. To get massive pumpkins, we found planting out transplants a few weeks after last frost is the best way in our climate. These pumpkins make fantastic pie also!
 
There's no question that Jack of All Trades pumpkin seeds are the top choice for farmers producing for the Halloween Jack-o-Lantern market. With only 95 days to maturity, it is the earliest maturing Halloween pumpkin, with as much as 95% grower pack-out rate. The pumpkins are notably uniform at 7-8kg (15-17 lbs) each, globe shaped, and 27cm (11") in diameter. This is the ideal size and shape for carving, but also taste great. Fruit exteriors have a light suture and the traditional golden red-orange color. Jack of All Trades will perform well for the home gardener, but you will not need more than one or two of these productive plants.
Dark orange Jack-o-lanterns
Strong handles
Mid sized 7-8kg (15-17lb)
Hybrid seeds
Matures in 95 days
 
Direct sow when soil warms up. For transplants, start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Try to get the plants into the ground no later than the summer solstice. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
 
Starting
Sow seeds 2cm (1″) deep. Sow 2-3 seeds in each spot you want a plant to grow and thin to the strongest plant. Space plants at a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48″) apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72″) apart. If starting transplants indoors, consider using the 12-cell plug inserts.