Camaro PMR Pumpkin
Camaro PMR Pumpkin is a hybrid, jack-o-lantern type with improved powdery-mildew resistance and higher yields in independent trials. 20-22 lb, almost spherical pumpkins with slight ribbing and strong handles. C. pepo. 100 days to maturity.
30 seeds per packet
Description
Be sure to check out our Pumpkin Growing Guide to learn how to successfully grow pumpkins at home.
Camaro PMR Pumpkin is a hybrid, jack-o-lantern pumpkin variety with improved powdery mildew resistance compared to previously-developed hybrids. Independent trials have shown that this variety will produce higher yields by weight than comparable hybrid jack-o-lantern varieties. Camaro produces plants with a reduced vines, so they'll require less room and grow and produce more fruits per square feet than heavily vining varieties.
Camaro PMR Pumpkin produces bright orange pumpkins with a slight to medium ribbing on the exterior. The fruits are almost spherical in shape, making them a great option for carving or decorating. These pumpkins average 20-22 lbs and have a strong handle for easy harvesting and transport.
Pumpkins may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Pumpkins can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on winter squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.
Pumpkins are a crop that will produce a one-time harvest at the end of the growing season. They should be harvested when plants die back and the fruits obtain their full color. Stem hardness is also an indication of fruit maturity. Once stems harden, fruits are ready for harvest using a set of pruning shears. Pumpkins can be stored in a cool, dry place for several months, depending on variety and sugar content. Once fruits are harvested, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all pumpkin varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.
Camaro PMR Pumpkin Planting Information
Planting Method: direct seed
When to Plant: after last frost
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 18-24"
Row Spacing: 5-6'
Days to Maturity: 100
Disease Resistance: Powdery Mildew
