Approx 10 seeds of Seminole Pumpkin Vine. These seeds have been collected and saved from previous crop. Therefore, the exact variety can not be guarenteed. Seeds typically take 10 days for germination. We like to start seminole pumpkin in large seed trays (4") or direct sow into the ground. 
 
Seminole Pumpkin is the go-to pumpkin for Florida. It seems resiliant to all the normal gourd pests. Even if bothered by pests, the vine is so fast growing that it usually rebounds so well that you won't notice. Named after the Seminole Indians who grew it after it was naturalized here. Some believe it is even native to Florida. The Seminoles would grow the vine up trees and wait for the ripe pumpkins to fall. This vine can sometimes reach 100 feet in length! 
 
Pumpkins are eaten just like any other pumkin. They store for months in dark, cool, well ventilated spaces. Seeds can be harvested for the next crop. 
 
Pumpkins need cross pollination between male and female flowers. Each vine will have both. Male flowers typically arrive before female flowers do. Flowers typically open first thing in the morning and close by the end of the day. Hand pollination can be performed to increase fruiting. 
 
The original pumpkin vines were grown from heirloom seeds. 
 
Thought to be native to Mexico
Grows in any light conditions but flowers more in full sun. 
Tolerates most soil conditions. Can be susceptable to nematodes in sandy soils.
Can be grown in most zones where pumpkins can be grown. Ours grows best in the southeast. 
 
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