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'Jack Be Little' Pumpkins
 
Sub-Category: Miniature
Ornamental
 
Sub-Category 2:
Description: Miniature, culinary and ornamental. 3- by 2-inch, heavily grooved, flattened 1/2-pound fruit with dark orange skin. Vines bear 6 to 7 fruit and can be trellised. 6- to 8-month storage.
Days To Maturity: 85-95
Seed Sources: Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co. - updated in 2019
BBBseed - updated in 2011

 
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Taste: (2.3 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.3 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 01/29/2021 by v_gardener - An intermediate gardener

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Westchester, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
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Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

The Jack be Little Pumpkin is the perfect variety for kids! I grew a white jack be little plant and an orange with yellow stripes jack be little plant. Both got attacked by the squash vine borer, but I still ended up with a harvest. Not sure about the taste, as I used it for decoration purposes. In the spring, I plant the entire pumpkin into the soil and let it decompose. This way, when the warm weather comes up, the seeds will germinate and I will have a hill of seedlings at my disposal for the summer. Overall, an excellent variety, especially because I was able to fit it into my small space garden!
 

Reviewed on 02/02/2005 by Buffalola -

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Erie, New York, United States
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An adorable tiny pumpkin, simple to grow even in containers. Very prolific.
 

Reviewed on 01/08/2005 by corysproduce -

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Maryland, United States
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A pumpkin classic. These little fellows do verywell and a few plants will help a family decorate for the fall.
 




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