2019 Burrell Seed Catalog

PUMPKINS

of frost has passed, usually late May in warm climates. In cool climates, start indoors 4 weeks before the last spring frost date. Pick a sunny location with lots of room, good drainage and very rich soil. A site recently amended with composted manure is ideal as pumpkins are heavy feeders. Pumpkins do best if direct seeded. Plant 6 to 8 heirloom pumpkin seeds 1” deep in hills , 5’ to 8’

Cultivate to keep free of weeds. Water every two weeks until blossoms form, then reduce watering. Avoid over-watering when pumpkins reach 50% of their size at maturity. Atlantic Giant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8R 130 Days | Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $9.20 | 1/4 lb $25.00 | 1/2 lb $37.70 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $61.00 | 5 lb $56.40/lb | 25 lb $52.30/lb Big Max . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18R 120 Days | round shape, pinkish orange color. Flesh bright yellowish orange, 3” to 4” thick. Makes great Jack O’ Lanterns and good pies too!

Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $5.90 | 1/4 lb $10.00 | 1/2 lb $13.20 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $16.00 | 5 lb $14.80/lb | 25 lb $13.80/lb Connecticut Field . . . . . . . . . . 25R

120 Days | First introduced in our 1903 catalog! Fruits large, usually

equal. Rind: hard, smooth, somewhat ribbed; deep orange in color. Flesh thick, orange - yellow, coarse and sweet. Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $5.60 | 1/4 lb $8.90 | 1/2 lb $11.40 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $12.70 | 5 lb $11.70/lb | 25 lb $10.90/lb

Howden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28R 115 Days | A beautiful heavy yielding pumpkin with uniform deep round shape and a rich attached to a ridged hard shell. For home garden, shipping and market. Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $6.10 | 1/4 lb $10.90 | 1/2 lb $14.50 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $18.50 | 5 lb $17.10/lb | 25 lb $15.90/lb Jack Be Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23R 95 Days | Miniature pumpkins ranging 2 - 6 oz. and 2” - 3” in diameter. Ideal for decorations.

Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $8.00 | 1/4 lb $19.50 | 1/2 lb $28.60 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $44.40 | 5 lb $41.00/lb | 25 lb $38.00/lb Little October . . . . . . . . . . . . 50R

95 Days | Pretty little pumpkins that children love! Smoother than other miniatures, fruit averages 3” in diameter with faint ribs. Sells well at farm markets for fall decorations. Free Ship - Pkt. $2.40 | 1 oz $10.50 | 1/4 lb $30.60 | 1/2 lb $46.80 Plus Shipping - 1 lb $77.70 | 5 lb $71.70/lb | 25 lb $66.60/lb

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