Pumpkin

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Tags vegetable
Binomial Name Cucurbita pepo
Taxon Species
Description Pumpkins are squash cultivars that are round to oval in shape with thick, slightly ribbed skin that varies from deep yellow to orange in color. Their flesh ranges from yellow to gold and has large seeds. Like other members of the Cucurbitaceae family, they grow on sprawling vines. Different varieties of pumpkins are grown for food or decoration.
Companions
Sun Requirements Full Sun
Growing Degree Days 110 days
Sowing Method Direct seed indoors (and transplant outside after seedlings are hardened off) or outdoors
Spread (diameter) 250 centimeters
Row Spacing 120 centimeters
Height 70 centimeters