The Pumpkin Tree has fascinating, shiny, orange-red, 3 in., "pumpkins" grow abundantly on black branches whose leaves have spines along the midribs.

Highly ornamental in the garden. Cut branches are becoming popular in fall flower arrangements and as decorations. The fruits are pleasantly bitter and used in Asian stir-fries.

Great for fresh flower sales.

Annual. Grows 2-8 ft.

65-70 days

Approx 35 seeds per pack

Planting Instructions

Indoors: 8 - 10 weeks before soil and temperature are thoroughly warm, plant seeds 1/4 - 1/2" deep in flats. Keep soil temperature at 70 - 75F. Germinatioon takes 14 - 21 days.

Transplant seedlings when 2 - 3" high into individual pots. Transplant out into garden site in full sun, 2 1/2 - 3' apart about 3 weeks after last frost date. Provide sufficient moisture, especially when fruits are setting.

Eggplants are ripe when skin has a high gloss. Once nighttime temperatures are above 70F, continuous harvesting will ensure continued fruiting.