Scientific Name: Cucurbita Maxima

Cultivars (Variety): Jack-O-Lantern

Planting Dates:

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.

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