Connecticut FieldThe Connecticut field gourd, dating from the early 1700s, is one of the oldest Native American family gourds. Originally developed this variety to produce edible seeds rather than sweet pulp. Field gourds are a good choice for carving and decorative use and for making lanterns. Their flat base and shape make them famous and well known in the US fall markets. Culture: Sow in groups 4-6 seeds about 3 inches apart. Each group should be about 4-6 feet apart. Cover with 1 inch of fine soil and firm lightly. Harvest: Pumpkins should be harvested before the first frost, аs soon as the stеm begins to dry and the skin becomes too hard tо pierce with a fingernail. Cut the stem with a sharp knife, lеaving 2-3 inches in length. Seed Saving: Cut open the pumpkin, remove the seeds, put the mixture in a bowl of water to remove the remaining pulp, and the good seeds will drown. Dry them by stirring occasionally. Store sеeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years. Seed Saving: The seeds are mature by the time the pumpkin has been cured. Cut the pumpkin open, remove the pulp and seeds, and rinse off the pulp. Put the mixture in a bowl of water to remove the remaining pulp; the good seeds will sink. Remove the good seeds and spread them out to dry for 2-3 weeks, stirring them at times to make sure they dry completely. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years. Notes:
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Jack O' LanternMedium, orange color, slight suture texture with the flesh of pale orange. Grows 9"-10" x 7"-10" diameter, 10-18 lbs. Good cooking quality. Stores well.
Culture: Direct sow seed after the soil has warmed into rich, fertile soil in groups (hills) of 5-8 seeds. Thin to the 2 or 3 strongest plants per group. Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread. They are easy to grow and require sufficient space for the vines to spread. Excellent for a child's garden. Harvest: A full-season pumpkin about 100 to 120 days. when skin is hard, cut from the vine with a 3" (7.5 cm) piece of stem attached. Nutrition: Excellent source of Vitamins A and Potassium Seed Saving: The seeds are mature by the time the pumpkin has been cured. Cut the pumpkin open, remove the pulp and seeds, and rinse off the pulp. Put the mixture in a bowl of water to remove the remaining pulp; the good seeds will sink. Remove the good orange pumpkin seeds and spread them out to dry for 2-3 weeks, stirring them at times to make sure they dry completely. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for up to 4 years. Notes:
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