Ornamental pumpkin - Baby Boo

Ornamental pumpkin 'Baby Boo'

Latin name: Cucurbita pepo L.

Ornamental pumpkin 'Baby Boo' is a compact and charming variety that produces small, white, ribbed pumpkins with a diameter of about 7–10 cm. These decorative pumpkins are perfect for autumn decorations, Halloween arrangements and table decorations. The fruits are edible but are mainly grown for their decorative value.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Planting out: May–June (when the risk of frost is over)
• Harvest time: September–October
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 50–80 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Height: 30–50 cm, vines up to 2 m
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• Needs trellis or plenty of space to spread out.
• Harvest before frost and let the fruits ripen in a dry and cool place.
• Fertilize regularly for optimal fruit setting.

Uses: Perfect for fall decorations, Halloween arrangements and creative table decorations.

Ornamental pumpkin 'Baby Boo' is a popular and easy-to-grow variety that produces a bountiful harvest of small, white pumpkins - a must for autumn decorations!