Print

Tom Fox Pumpkin Vegetable/Fruit Seeds

Product no.: SEEDV283
Be the first to rate this product

In stock
Delivery period: 1 working days

from

£1.45

Price plus VAT, plus delivery


Tom Fox Pumpkin a Halloween type with great handles.

 
Developed by New Hampshire farmer Tom Fox. The well-ribbed, medium large pumpkins have a deep orange color and fantastic handles: fat, long, dark green, and strong. The pumpkins avg. 12-24 lb, slightly smaller than Connecticut Field and Howden, and larger than Racer. They grow on long vines in a variety of shapes and are thick-walled and heavy for their size. An exceptional grower-developed pumpkin! Avg. yield: 2-3 fruits/plant. 
 
 
SOWING: 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.

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.
DISEASES: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. 
 
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.
 
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. White varieties 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.

We also recommend

Artichoke Green Globe Vegetable Seeds
Artichoke Green Globe Vegetable Seeds
from

£1.46 *

Asparagus Connovers Colossal Vegetable Seeds
Asparagus Connovers Colossal Vegetable Seeds
from

£1.38 *

Beetroot Albina Ice 100 (2g's) Vegetable Seeds
Beetroot Albina Ice 100 (2g's) Vegetable Seeds
from

£1.67 *

* Prices plus VAT, plus delivery

Customers who bought this product also bought

Climbing French Bean Blue Lake Stringless Seeds
Climbing French Bean Blue Lake Stringless Seeds
from

£1.52 *

Spinach Trombone F1 150 (1.66g) Vegetable Seeds
Spinach Trombone F1 150 (1.66g) Vegetable Seeds

£1.33 *

Onion Senshyu Yellow Globe Vegetable Seeds
Onion Senshyu Yellow Globe Vegetable Seeds
from

£1.57 *

Turnip Snowball Vegetable Seeds
Turnip Snowball Vegetable Seeds
from

£1.34 *

Carrot Cosmic Purple 700 Vegetable Seeds
Carrot Cosmic Purple 700 Vegetable Seeds

£1.77 *

* Prices plus VAT, plus delivery
Browse this category: Pumpkin