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95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Baby Boo Pumpkin. The plant produces a small, 3" diameter, ghostly white pumpkin. This popular miniature pumpkin variety features small, creamy white to bone-white fruits that resemble tiny tennis balls. They are very attractive for decorations. They store for 12-16 months. Try growing both Baby Boo and Jack Be Little for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. These are unique pumpkins for fall decorations. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 545483. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 102454
Germination: 90%
Seeds Per Pound: 3,200
Plant Height: Vine Type Plant
Planting Season: Spring/Summer
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow
Choose the sunniest and largest area in your garden. Plant 5 to 7 seeds outdoors in hills. Plant in early spring to mid-summer, 3 weeks after the last frost, and when the soil has warmed to at least 70 F. Plants grow 2 ft tall, and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile, slightly acidic soil in a well-drained garden location. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the plant's base. Add well-composted manure.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow-Release (6-month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Protect ripening pumpkins from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut pumpkins carefully from the plants to prevent damaging the vines.