This pumpkin variety is one of the oldest in existence. Originally grown by the North American Indians, it now used for carving as well as consumption.Planting Information:When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and plant in the late spring when the soil has warmed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out. For best results loosen soil with spade or fork, working in vegetable food and organic matter, and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed. Care: For maximum size feed monthly, keep soil moist, pinch off all but 1 or 2 pumpkins per vine and leave plenty of space between plants. Harvesting: Cut from vine using a pruning shear, leaving 3 in. of stem.Seed Variety: Pumpkin, Connecticut FieldGermination Time: 10 - 14 DaysDays to Maturity: 90 - 110 DaysPlanting Depth: 1 in.Seed Spacing: 3 in.Seeds per Group (Hill): 5 - 8Spacing of Groups (Hill): 5ft - 8ftThin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3Light Requirements: Full Sun
