Pumpkin 'Moranga'

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Pumpkin 'Moranga' Cucurbita maxima A stunning pumpkin with unique pink-salmon hue. This lesser-known heirloom is a medium-sized squash from Brazil with gorgeous ribbing and nutty f lavor. I’ve become a bit obsessed with ornamental pumpkins. With so many unique shapes and colors, it’s hard not to want to try them all. And I mean, they're also edible and store well, so we're basically being very practical here. Packet contains approximately 15 seeds. DETAILSPlant type: AnnualDays to maturity: 95 daysLight preference: Full sunPlant spacing: See belowHybrid status: Open pollinated SOWINGDepth: 1/2–1 inch Germination: 75–95°F How to Grow Sow indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Roots do not like disturbance, so we prefer to direct sow. Direct sow in late spring when soil is at least 70°F and danger of frost has passed. Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing for the variety's vine length, 1/2- to 1-inch deep. Thin to one plant. Spacing: To keep things simple, we space 36” apart in rows 6’ apart (as close as 24" on a trellis), but here are more-precise recommendations. Between-row spacing: bush plants, 4-5’; short vines, 6’; long-vines, 12’. In-row spacing: small, 18–24”; medium, 24–36”; large to XL, 36–72”. Harvest & Storage Pumpkins can tolerate a couple light frosts, but temperatures below 28°F can damage fruit. Harvest when fruit color is fully developed. Sun cure in the field for about a week or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80–85°F with good air ventilation. Black pumpkins and white pumpkins are both sensitive to sun scald and should be brought out of direct sunlight once foliage starts to die back. Store at 50–60°F with 50–70% relative humidity and good ventilation. SHIPPING FREE: $100 or more on any seeds$3.95: 1–9 seed packets$7.95: 10+ seed packets Show more