Summary: Big Autumn is an improved hybrid pumpkin that is sure to put big smiles on little faces at Halloween because it is ideal for carving the perfect Jack-O'Lantern! Vigorous growing semi-bush plants produce attractive, symmetrically shaped fruit that turn bright orange quite early. Fruits will mature as soon as 90 days and average 16 lb. Big Autumn is a perfecct triple purpose pumpkin - for carving, cooking and delicious seed snacks.
When and where to plant: Select sunny location and sow seed when the soil has warmed. Plants prefer fertile soil. For best results, loosen soil with spade or fork, working in vegetable food and organic matter and smooth with rake. Firm soil over seed and keep moist.
Care: Keep soil moist, weed free and feed monthly.
Harvesting: Cut from vine, leaving 3 in of stem when Halloween orange.
Health Note: Flesh is rich in vitamin A and supplies some minerals.