Pumpkin Squash Vegetable Seeds Packet

$4.95

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Pumpkin squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a versatile and popular member of the gourd family, known for its vibrant orange color, sweet flavor, and diverse uses in both culinary and decorative applications. It's a nutrient-rich vegetable that can be incorporated into a wide range of recipes, from soups and stews to baked goods and desserts. In addition to its culinary benefits, pumpkin squash is valued for its health properties, including high levels of vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. With proper planting, care, and maintenance, you can enjoy abundant, healthy pumpkins throughout the fall season.
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Cucurbita
  • Species: Cucurbita
  • Plant Height/Width: Takes up a lot of space!
  • Season: About 100 days to a mature turban squash.
  • Exposure: Full sun
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to grow Pumpkin Squash from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Start seeds outdoors after the last frost, when soil temperatures are above 65°F (18°C).
  • In cooler climates, start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting.

Preparing for Planting

  1. Choose a sunny location with space for vines to spread.
  2. Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 inches and remove weeds.
  3. Mix in compost to enhance fertility.

Direct Sowing Outdoors

  • Plant seeds 1 inch deep in mounds spaced 3-6 feet apart.
  • Sow 2-3 seeds per mound, thinning to the strongest plant.
  • Water gently and consistently.

Transplanting Seedlings

  • If starting indoors, transplant seedlings when they have 2-3 true leaves.
  • Space plants 3-6 feet apart to prevent overcrowding.

Pro Tip

Hand-pollinate flowers if needed to ensure fruit set. To grow bigger pumpkins, remove smaller fruits and leave only 1–2 per vine. Elevate pumpkins off the ground with a board or straw to prevent rot, and harvest when the rind is hard and deep in color.

Getting to know your Pumpkin Squash

Pumpkins are sprawling, vining plants that produce large, orange or multicolored fruits. They require full sun, rich soil, and ample space. Pumpkins are grown for culinary use, decorations, and seeds. They need consistent watering and pollination from bees to develop properly.

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Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet is vacuum-sealed to lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to 10 years — so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are.


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