• A Jack O'Lantern pumpkin with a vibrant orange color on a ground full of hay.
  • A carved Jack O'Lantern pumpkin with a toothy grin, glowing from within on a dark background.
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Pumpkin Seeds - Jack OLantern

The standard Halloween carving pumpkin

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita pepo

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

COLOR

  • Orange

Grow Heirloom Pumpkins - Plant Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin Seeds

The name says it all, but did you also know that the Jack O'Lantern, or Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin is also delicious in pies, muffins, and more? This is the standard for Halloween carving pumpkins, but its versatility as a culinary powerhouse should not go unnoticed. Attractive, delicious, and tons of fun!

  • • Heirloom; The Standard for Halloween Carving Pumpkin
  • • Versatile Variety for Cooking and Baking
  • • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 27
1 Ounce 190
1/4 Pound 760
1 Pound 3,040
5 Pounds 15,200

Planting Guide

View our Pumpkin Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Pumpkin Seeds - Jack OLantern FAQs

    How big will Jack OLantern Pumpkin get?

    Jack OLantern Pumpkin grows to 10 to 20 pounds.

    What is the flavor profile of Jack OLantern Pumpkin?

    Jack OLantern Pumpkin has a flavor profile described as not typically eaten, mild, and stringy texture.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 2.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    not to buy these seeds but everything else is fine.

    Geraldine G. 2/5 Verified

    Pumpkin Seeds - Jack OLantern

    Store owner replied: Hello Geraldine G. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and planting information. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to assist you with this. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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