Howden Dakota
Cucurbita pepo
HOW TO GROW PUMPKIN
Start 1–2 indoors weeks before last frost and transplant after first true leaves appears. Start 2 seeds in 4” pulp pots that can be planted directly in the ground, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct sow after last frost or soil 70˚F, seeds will rot in cool wet soil, 5-6 seeds to a hill. Sow pumpkins to mature in September for fall market. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Harvest before frost or after 1–2 nights of light frost. Clip stems close to vine. Harvest white pumpkins once foliage starts to die back, and place under cover. Direct sunlight causes skin to turn yellow. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 14.5M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 36”
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 85–95
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 14.5M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 36”
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 85–95
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 20 Seeds$4.70
This Dakota strain of the Howden pumpkin has been selected for early maturing, strong handles, a variety of jack-o-lantern shapes, and rich orange color. Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: Orange, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.
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Prairie Road Organic Seed
Certified Organic by Intl. Certification Services
Seed grower since 1997
The family garden and a tradition of selective seed-saving for agronomic performance under organic conditions in northern climates and superb eating qualities, provides the basis for seed production at Prairie Road Organic Seed. Certified organic since 1977, David, Dan and Theresa Podoll began producing certified organic seed in 1997.
The Podolls have released four varieties bred in the garden and selected for the family table, including Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert squash, Dakota Rose watermelon, Dakota Black popcorn, and Dakota Sport tomato. They specialize in tomato seed improvement and production of many heritage varieties. Other seed crops include sweet corn, flint corn, pumpkin, beet, carrot, leek, cucumber, grey proso millet, rye, triticale, oats, buckwheat, and poppy.
The Podolls have cultured a rich family history of cooperative involvement and the Family Farmers Seed Cooperative was a natural fit philosophically, economically and socially. Cooperation and exchange have been the basis of varietal improvement and seed development for millennia. For the Podolls, the Family Farmers Seed Cooperative builds on that heritage and wisdom of the ages.
The Podolls have released four varieties bred in the garden and selected for the family table, including Uncle David’s Dakota Dessert squash, Dakota Rose watermelon, Dakota Black popcorn, and Dakota Sport tomato. They specialize in tomato seed improvement and production of many heritage varieties. Other seed crops include sweet corn, flint corn, pumpkin, beet, carrot, leek, cucumber, grey proso millet, rye, triticale, oats, buckwheat, and poppy.
The Podolls have cultured a rich family history of cooperative involvement and the Family Farmers Seed Cooperative was a natural fit philosophically, economically and socially. Cooperation and exchange have been the basis of varietal improvement and seed development for millennia. For the Podolls, the Family Farmers Seed Cooperative builds on that heritage and wisdom of the ages.
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