FREE: Heirloom Pink Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds

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DESCRIPTION:
This bashfully pink pumpkin is what the artist who drew Cinderella's coach used as a model. An old heirloom, introduced to America in 1883, but long popular in France, this color variation occurs naturally and in absence of other pumpkins, breeds true to color! The fruits are slightly flattened and heavily ribbed, weighing up to 30 lbs. The dense flesh is full of flavor and sweeter than prince Charming and makes wonderful pies. 12 seeds. 110 Days to maturity.

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DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow pumpkin seeds in average soil in full sun in spring after all danger of frost. Sow 4-6 seeds about 3" apart in hills 4-6’ apart. Cover with 1" of fine soil; firm lightly and keep evenly moist. If the fruit will not be very heavy, you can train the vines on a trellis to save space. Give large-fruited pumpkins lots of room to ramble. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Thin seedlings to 2-3 per hill when they are 1-2" high. Pumpkin plants need plenty of water throughout their long growing season. If you are trying to grow extra-large pumpkins, allow only one fruit per plant to mature. Thinned flowers are great stuffed with cheese and pan fried! Do not plant pumpkins and other squash family crops in the same spot 2 years in a row.

HARVEST:
Pumpkins are ready to harvest when the rinds are hard and the proper shade of orange or white for the cultivar. If a light frost kills the vines, cut the fruits from the vines with 3-4" of stem attached before they are damaged by heavy frost.

STORAGE:
Pumpkins can be stored for weeks or months in a warm, dry place at 50-60°F. Use the flesh for baked pies, soups, casseroles, muffins, or bread. Roast the seeds for a tasty snack!