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Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds

Pumpkin on a Stick Seeds

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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.

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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.

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  • Michele B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 3, 2025
    5 Stars

    Great seeds, fast delivery.

  • Dottie H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 19, 2023
    5 Stars

    Plan on planting in Spring 2024! They are so cute and unique! Can’t wait to see them grow!

  • Faith R.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 5, 2025
    5 Stars

    Have not planted this yet.......it is winter here in NE Iowa. Plan to start the seeds indoors about early April with the rest of my seeds I start under grow lights.

  • Janice P.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    I buy your seeds for myself and friends and family, as they are quality and beautiful packaging with lots of information.

  • DAKOTA C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    I will be planting these seeds this spring. Hoping for many plants. We first saw them in a bouquet from Von's. My Grandkids loved them.