Champion – Pumpkin Seed
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Description
Product Description:
The Marie Ballard Aster Champion Pumpkin Seed is a top-tier variety perfect for gardeners looking to grow large, vibrant pumpkins with excellent flavor and texture. This hybrid pumpkin is specifically bred for high yield, strong disease resistance, and uniform fruit size, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners. Known for its robust growth, bright orange color, and sweet, tender flesh, Champion pumpkins are perfect for fall decorations, carving, baking, and making delicious pumpkin dishes.
With its strong vine and large, round fruit, the Champion pumpkin is a high-performing variety that thrives in warm climates and provides a reliable harvest year after year. Whether you're growing for fun or for culinary use, this pumpkin will deliver top-notch results.
Features:
- Large, Vibrant Fruit: Produces large, round pumpkins with a rich, deep orange color that are perfect for carving or decorating.
- Sweet, Tender Flesh: Known for its sweet, smooth, and thick flesh, ideal for making pies, soups, or roasted dishes.
- High Yield: A prolific variety, producing an abundance of medium to large pumpkins that are uniform in size.
- Strong Disease Resistance: Bred for strong resistance to common pumpkin diseases, making it easier to grow and maintain.
- F1 Hybrid: As a hybrid variety, it ensures high vigor, consistent performance, and uniformity in your harvest.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for autumn displays, Halloween decorations, and culinary uses such as pies, roasting, or making purees.
- Easy to Grow: Ideal for gardeners of all skill levels, Champion pumpkins thrive in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
Specifications:
- Plant Height: 18-24 inches tall
- Vine Spread: 4-6 feet
- Fruit Size: 10-15 inches in diameter, typically 10-20 lbs per pumpkin
- Fruit Color: Deep orange
- Germination Rate: 85-90%
- Planting Depth: 1 inch
- Spacing: 36-48 inches apart between plants, 48-72 inches between rows
- Harvest Time: 90-100 days from planting for mature pumpkins
- Climate: Prefers warm growing conditions with plenty of sunlight
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place for extended shelf life, ideal for winter use
- Organic: Non-GMO, hybrid F1 seeds
The Marie Ballard Aster Champion Pumpkin Seed is a fantastic option for gardeners looking to grow large, flavorful pumpkins with high yields and easy maintenance. Whether you're after the perfect pumpkin for carving, cooking, or autumn decorating, this variety promises a successful, bountiful harvest that will bring joy to your garden and kitchen.
