Seminole Pumpkin

Be sure to check out our Pumpkin Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow pumpkins at home. Seminole Pumpkin is an heirloom variety that was a staple among the Seminole Native Americans in the Everglades. It has a smooth texture and sweet flavor that is great for pies, soups and many baked goods. This is a great variety for hot and humid climates as it has a natural resistant to mildew and vine borers. Plants have a vining growth habit that will extend 3' from the base of the plant. Fruits have a teardrop shape with a tan exterior and are typically 6" in diameter. Seminole Pumpkin stores extremely well and has been noted to store up to one year when kept in a cool, dry environment. Pumpkins may be direct seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting Seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Pumpkins can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and pow