Snowball Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo

kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah PEH-poe

Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable

Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°

Small white pumpkin that holds its color well. Attractive, smooth-rind, round, avg. 1 1/2–2 1/2 lb. fruit. Bright white color with dark green stems. Has the ability to hold its white color under stress. Medium-length vines.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Vining
Height
24–36 in
Spread
60–96 in
Form
Ornamental

Characteristics

Type
Heirloom
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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
Early Summer
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
95 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid