105 DAYS
Cucurbita pepo
The Naked Bear pumpkin brings versatility to your garden with its unique hulless seeds, perfect for snacking and baking. The plump, dark orange fruits, reminiscent of bowling balls, offer a creamy, sweet flesh that shines in pies and fall recipes. Not just for cooking, these pumpkins feature thick stems ideal for decorating and making Jack o' lanterns, showcasing their beauty throughout the season.
Size: Produces 0.9 to 1.8 kg (2 to 4 lb) dark orange fruit with a thick stature.
Yield: Generates smaller, yet abundant fruits that deliver a higher seed yield compared to traditional hulless pumpkins.
Taste: Creamy and sweet, perfect for baking to create delicious pies and treats.
How to use: Excellent for cooking and baking, as well as decorative uses during the fall season.
Planting tips: Sow outdoors after the last frost, covering seeds lightly with soil in groupings of 2 to 3 seeds spaced 60 cm (2 ft) apart. For earlier growth, start indoors 2 to 3 weeks prior. Germinates best at temperatures of 22°C and should be fertilised with a high-phosphate formula for the first three weeks.
Harvest tips: Ready for picking once the stems turn dark green and begin to wither, ideal for cooking or decorations.
Pelleted seed.
