Pumpkin ‘Jack Be Little’

$0.50

Cucurbita pepo

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 1 packet of this variety

  • rare in seedbank; will only be sold to known seed returners
  • vine produces large number of small pumpkins
  • fruits are flattened and ribbed, about 250g each
  • this variety stores well

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Pumpkin ‘Jack Be Little’ is an annual vine that produces a large number of small orange pumpkins, up to 250g each. Fruits are flattened and ribbed. The skin is orange on maturity. This variety stores well.
This variety of squash will cross-pollinate with any other variety of Cucurbita pepo which includes some squash, some zucchini and some pumpkins. If you are collecting seeds and concerned about cross-pollination, please refer to the Latin name of squash, pumpkin and/or zucchini plants before growing.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

67% (Sept 2025)

Packet Quantity

6 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

10mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

4-8 days

Harvest

80-90 days