{"product_id":"howden-pumpkin","title":"Howden Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHowden is one of the most widely cultivated pumpkins in the United States, the classic jack-o-lantern with a consistent shape and long shelf life.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have bought a pumpkin at the grocery store, it was likely a Howden. Each vine produces 3 to 4 medium pumpkins weighing 15 to 20 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Howden, heirloom carving pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 20 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 pumpkins per vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to carve, long shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack-o-lanterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFall decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorch and display pumpkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily pumpkin patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, giving vines full sun and plenty of room to sprawl in rich soil. Water consistently and harvest when the rind is hard and deep orange, leaving a sturdy stem for carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown mainly for carving, with mild flesh best suited to decoration rather than cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792562065686,"sku":"PUM09","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/PUM9_howden_d9d512b0-eb5a-414e-a953-638d88150817.jpg?v=1764687944","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/howden-pumpkin","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}