Description

The 'Jack Be Little' pumpkin is perfect for small, festive décor or as a fun ingredient in your favorite appetizers. These tiny pumpkins, measuring 3″–4″ across and 2″ tall, feature a flattened, ribbed shape that adds a whimsical touch to any setting. Each plant produces 6–10 of these mini pumpkins on compact vines that grow 3'–5' long. Ideal for container gardening, these pumpkins thrive in large containers, making them a great choice for smaller spaces or urban gardens. Whether for decoration, stuffing, or crafting, 'Jack Be Little' pumpkins are versatile and delightful.

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Days to Maturity: 95 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Native: Southern United States and Mexico
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 3'–5' vines
Variety Information: Small, 3″–4″ diameter, 2″ high pumpkins; somewhat flattened and ribbed. Each plant produces 6–10 fruits.

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. Transplant after your average last frost date, when weather is warm and settled.
Days to Emerge: 7–14 days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 3'–4' apart
Thinning: When several leaves, thin to 1 –2 per mound

Harvesting: Harvest pumpkins before the first fall frost, and when foliage has begun to dry out. Cut stem with a knife, leaving 3″–4″ of stem on the pumpkin. Do not hold the pumpkin by the stem; if stem attachment gets broken, or any part of the pumpkin bruises, the pumpkin may rot. Brush off any dirt or leaves. Ideally, cure at 80°-85°F and 80–85% humidity or a warm, sunny spot with good air circulation for 1 to 2 weeks before eating or storage. Do not allow harvested fruit to get wet.

This packet sows up to 6 mounds. 12 seeds in packet.