Pumpkin
Scientific Name: Cucurbita Maxima
Cultivars (Variety): Jack-O-Lantern
Planting Dates:
| Area | Date |
|---|---|
| Area 1 | April 1 - 30 |
| Area 2 | May 1 - 15 |
| Area 3 | May 15 - 30 |
Harvest Guidelines: Fruit should be fully colored with skins sufficiently hardened to resist denting with a fingernail. Harvest before a hard freeze.
Common Diseases/Disorders in NM: Powdery mildew, Bacterial Wilt, Black Rot.
Special Considerations: Fruit 12-16 inches across with hard, deep orange skin; round to slightly oblong.