Casperita Pumpkin
Casperita Pumpkin is a hybrid, bright-white, miniature pumpkin that averages 0.5-1 lbs each with 15-20 pumpkins per plant. Great for decorating or eating. Powdery mildew resistant. Cucurbita pepo. 75 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.
Casperita Pumpkin is a hybrid, white miniature pumpkin that is great for pumpkin stands and fall/winter decorating. In addition to the being used for ornamental purposes, they are also edible and taste similar to an acorn squash. Plants have a great disease package including resistance to powdery-mildew and watermelon mosaic virus.
Casperita Pumpkin is high-yielding and produces an average of 15-20 pumpkins per plant. The pumpkins average 0.5 to 1 lb each and hold their white color well in the field prior to harvesting. Miniature pumpkin varieties like this tend to require less space to grow than larger pumpkin varieties.
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.
Casperita 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: 75
Disease Resistance: Powdery Mildew, Watermelon Mosaic Virus
