Growing Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkin Vegetable Garden Seeds

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• Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Other Names: Orange smoothie
• Days to Maturity: 90 days
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Planting Depth: 1 inch
• Plant Spacing: 36-48 inches
• Row Spacing: 4-6 inches
• Growth Habit: Vine
• Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
• Temp Preference: 70°
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Pests/diseases: Powdery mildew, cucumber beetles
• Color: Orange
• Flavor: Sweet

Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkin Growth Habits:

Place pumpkin seeds directly into the soil when temperatures are above 70°. Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkins need room to grow. Give them 4-6 feet of space. These pumpkins mature quickly and are ready to harvest in about 90 days. You will see a small-medium round orange pumpkin. These pumpkins have the best little stem to use as a handle.

Various Uses for Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkin:

Non-GMO Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkins are perfect for the fall season. They are the perfect size for kids to use in craft projects. Their skin is perfectly smooth with some ribbing. Paint these pumpkins this fall. They are also just big enough for carving as well. If cooking with pumpkin is more your thing, the skin is sweet and ready for baking.

Hybrid Orange Smoothie Pumpkin Benefits:

Why not use the Orange Smoothie Pumpkin for a smoothie? it's full of nutrients. Pumpkins are full of fiber. Fiber is so essential to a healthy diet. It keeps you full longer, which prevents overeating and weight gain. Fiber is also necessary for digestion and regulating blood sugar. There are tons of ways to include pumpkin in your diet, and Orange Smoothie is perfect for the garden.

Additional Information:

Orange Smoothie was a 2002 AAS Winner.

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds