Cucurbita pepo Certified Organic The original Jack O’ Lantern Cucurbita pepo, with rich orange color, deep ridges and sturdy handles. It is the most popular Jack O'Lantern among farmers and gardeners for its 25 pound fruits! Reliable and tolerant of black rot. Developed in the Berkshire Mountains by John Howden in the mid-1970s. High Mowing Organic Seeds believes in a deeper understanding of how re-built food systems can support health on all levels &mdash–; healthy environments, healthy economies, healthy communities and healthy bodies. They offer 100% certified organic seed, bred to perform best in organic conditions with robust, vigorous genetics and modern disease resistances. · Seeds: 1/8 ounce (approx. 22 seeds) · Start indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost, or direct so after danger of last frost · Full sun · 9 to 12-foot vines at maturity Your purchase is powerful. N">