I bought the plant and is ready to put it outside!
Jack-o'-lantern pumpkins are a classic fall crop, providing a great opportunity for growers to extend their selling season.
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Pie - from an Ordinary Jack 'O Lantern Pumpkin.
Those big pumpkins may not be as sweet as the smaller “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins”, but you can still use them for everything from roasted veggies to oatmeal, to soups, loaves and pies.
The typical "jack-o-lantern" or carving pumpkins tend to have little flesh for the size and are very stringy and flavorless.
Pumpkins are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene, an important antioxidant), vitamin C and potassium.
Do nothing but wait, as squash only produce their very best flavour after a few weeks of storage.
The exact length of storage does vary noticeably between varieties.
Between one month for 'Crown Prince' to up to three months for 'Butternut' types.
The only important thing you need to remember is that they be kept cool and dry, in a well ventilated place.
A garage or a shed would be perfect.
And in just a few weeks you won't believe the difference.
Which are the best pumpkins? | Sarah Raven:
I'd probably grow pumpkins for their looks alone, but the right ones can make fantastic eating. I have some tried-and-tested favourites: 'Red Kuri' is a useful size, with waxy texture and excellent taste. It can climb (Teepee Trellis), which is handy in a smaller garden and is a good producer.
Another winner is 'Crown Prince', a hugely long storer with good texture and taste, while 'Munchkin' is pretty, small, abundant, with flesh reminiscent of sweet chestnut.
-‘Crown of Thorns'
Looks and ornamental longevity 7/10
Eating 2/10
