Howden Field Classic Heirloom | Premium Open-Pollinated Garden-Fresh non-GMO Pumpkin Seeds

Howden Field is the classic heirloom pumpkin and industry standard for carving jack-o’-lanterns. Its symmetrical, deep-round fruits feature rich orange skin, pronounced ribs, and sturdy dark-green stems, averaging 20–25 pounds. John Howden of Massachusetts developed the variety in the early 1970s by improving the older Connecticut Field pumpkin. Best known for fall décor and carving, its flesh can also be used in pies and soups.

Germination: 5–10 days

Maturity: 100–115 days after Transplanting

Genus: Cucurbita pepo

Quantity: 15 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Large, symmetrical, deep-round pumpkins with rich orange skin, pronounced ribs, and sturdy dark-green stems; fruits average 20–25 pounds.

Flavor & Uses: Best known for carving and fall displays; the mild flesh can also be used in pies and soups.

Growth Habit: Vigorous, trailing vines produce large fruits and need ample room to spread.

Growing Notes: Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost, or sow outdoors .50–1 inch deep after frost once the soil reaches 70–85°F. Plant in full sun and rich, well-draining soil, leaving plenty of space for the vines. Water at the base and keep the soil evenly moist.

Harvest Note: Harvest when the rind is fully orange and hard, the stem begins to dry, and the skin resists a fingernail. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving several inches of stem attached.

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