Darling – Pumpkin Seed

Description

The Darling F1 Pumpkin is a compact, high-yielding pumpkin variety perfect for small spaces or gardeners looking for an early harvest. Known for its bright orange color and smooth, attractive appearance, this pumpkin is ideal for both decorative uses and culinary creations. The flesh is dense, sweet, and flavorful, making it perfect for pies, soups, and roasting. This F1 hybrid variety ensures consistent growth, excellent disease resistance, and a reliable harvest.

Features:

• F1 Hybrid: As an F1 hybrid, Darling pumpkins offer uniform growth, excellent disease resistance, and consistent fruit quality.
• Compact Size: This pumpkin variety has a smaller, more compact growth habit, making it ideal for limited garden space or container gardening.
• Bright Orange Color: Produces small to medium-sized pumpkins with a vibrant orange hue, perfect for autumn displays and decorations.
• Sweet, Dense Flesh: Known for its sweet, smooth, and dense flesh, ideal for making pumpkin pies, soups, and other fall recipes.
• High Yielding: Despite its compact size, Darling pumpkins produce a high yield of consistently sized fruits.
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Specifications:

• Growth Cycle: 85–100 days to maturity
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall, with vines spreading up to 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 meters)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
• Watering Requirements: Regular watering to maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruit development
• Spacing: Space plants 2–3 feet apart to allow for adequate vine spread
• Harvesting: Harvest when pumpkins are deep orange and the skin is firm. Cure pumpkins in a dry, cool place before storage.
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, dense, and flavorful flesh that is perfect for pies, soups, and roasted dishes
• Plant Type: Annual

Key Benefits:

• Compact Growth: Darling pumpkins are well-suited for small gardens, container gardening, or raised beds due to their smaller size and compact vine growth.
• Uniform and Reliable: As an F1 hybrid, this variety produces consistent fruit with excellent disease resistance and high productivity.
• Decorative and Culinary Uses: Perfect for fall decorations or as a delicious ingredient in a variety of dishes, including pies, soups, and roasted recipes.
• Early Harvest: This variety matures early in the season, allowing gardeners to enjoy their harvest sooner.
• High Yield: Despite the smaller plant size, Darling pumpkins produce an abundant yield of pumpkins, making it an efficient choice for gardeners.