Group/Class:  Super Freak series

Description:

Lumpy and bumpy and the largest in the Super Freak series; this variety produces round-upright shaped pumpkins reaching 18-20lbs each; dark orange rind with green warts and light ribbing; an extra spooky variety that kids love; a great culinary choice

Edible Qualities

Scareface Pumpkin is an annual vegetable plant that is typically grown for its edible qualities. It produces large orange round fruit with orange flesh which are typically harvested when mature. The fruits have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Cooking
• Baking
• Freezing

Planting & Growing

Scareface Pumpkin will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. When planted in rows, individual plants should be spaced approximately 4 feet apart. This vegetable plant is an annual, which means that it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.

This plant is typically grown in a designated vegetable garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. This plant is a heavy feeder that requires frequent fertilizing throughout the growing season to perform at its best. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selection of a native North American species.; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.