Baby Pumpkin Seeds - Gourd-shaped fruit with sweet, starchy flesh and excellent storability

Overview
The Baby Pumpkin is a mid-early maturing variety prized for its unique bottle-gourd shape, superior sweet and starchy flavor, and high yield. It consistently produces uniform, attractive pumpkins that are not only delicious but also store and transport well, making it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers seeking a reliable and versatile pumpkin.

Key Features
• Fruit Characteristics: Distinctive bottle-gourd shape with a rounded end. Fruit length is approximately 26cm, with an upper diameter of 11cm and a lower diameter of 15cm. Average single fruit weight is 1.5-2kg.
• Flavor & Quality: The flesh is famously sweet, very powdery (dry and fine-textured), and starchy, offering a classic pumpkin flavor ideal for culinary use. It has strong tolerance for storage and shipping.
• Growth Habit: Exhibits excellent field consistency and a robust continuous fruit-setting ability, leading to high productivity and superior marketability.

Cultivation Guidelines
• Site Selection: Choose a sunny plot with fertile soil and good drainage and irrigation facilities.
• Base Fertilization: Apply ample base fertilizer, emphasizing the use of well-rotted organic matter.
• Planting Density: For ground-trailing cultivation, density varies by region. For trellising, a density of 600-800 plants per acre is recommended. Adjust according to local practices.
• Field Management: Strengthen water and nutrient management during the growing period. Apply fruit-swelling fertilizer and proactively control diseases, pests, and weeds.

Why Choose Baby Pumpkin?
• Superior Eating Quality: Its exceptionally sweet, dry, and starchy flesh is a standout for traditional pumpkin dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Grower-Friendly Reliability: With excellent field uniformity, strong continuous production, and wide adaptability, it reduces risk and simplifies crop management.
• Market Ready: The unique shape, high yield, and good storability make it a highly marketable and profitable product with a longer shelf life.