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Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds
Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds
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Product Details
Product Details
A real conversation piece in the garden and in floral arrangements. Few people will guess what type of plant it is, but everyone loves the cute, little pumpkin-shaped fruits of this 1800s ornamental eggplant. Often added to fresh or dried florist arrangements. Also called 'Red China' or 'Scarlet Chinese' eggplant, the bitter fruits are used in Asian cooking.
- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 65–70 days after transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Native: Africa
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 3'–4' tall, 2'–3' wide
Variety Info: Purple star-shaped flowers followed by 2"–3" green fruits that ripen to an orange-red.
Attributes: Cut Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 80°–90°F. Transplant outdoors when the soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 10–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors; plant 24"–36" apart outside.
Thinning: Not required.
