Ponca
Variety
Ponca
Approved Data
created by Diane1 at 09.01.2023
Seed packet
Features
Color
yellow
creamy
Taste
nutty
sweetish
Fruit shape
bottle-shaped
Location
planting: bed
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
This variety was bred in the 1970s using traditional cultivation methods at the University of Nebraska. The variety is very productive and matures quickly due to its small size, making it ideal for growing in gardens in colder climates with a short season. This pumpkin can be stored for several months (6-10).
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Pre-culture in April, plant out in May. Distance between plants approx. 150 cm. Loves warmth and plenty of water. Harvest from July to September.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
150 cm
Row spacing
190 cm
Seeding depth
3 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
