Gumdrop PMR Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo
kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah PEH-poe
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
A different take on the small jack. Gumdrop gets your attention with rich orange color, a whimsical shape, and a big, sturdy handle. The avg. 11–13 lb. pumpkins are an ideal size for kids, or for accenting any fall display. Short vine allows 24–30 inch spacing in-row. Our thanks to the University of New Hampshire for their help in developing this variety. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Bush
Height
12–18 in
Spread
24–36 in
Form
Pie Pumpkin
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Disease Resistant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Fall
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Monoecious--pollination required
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
100 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid