Pumpkin Seeds, Red Warty Thing

Developed from the 1897 heirloom 'Victor', which spent years in storage at the U.S. Seed Bank. Peculiar looking, but renowned for delicious flavor and fine texture. The bumpy, thick, red-orange skin protects the 10–20 pound pumpkins, allowing them to store for many months. Whether you carve it or eat it, 'Red Warty Thing' is sure to receive a lot of oohs and ahhs! 1–2 fruits on 10'–15' vines.

Days to Maturity: 110 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Pumpkin, Winter Squash

Native: Southern South America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 10'–15' vines

Variety Info: 15"–18" diameter fruits weighing 18–20 pounds each, with bright red-orange, highly warted skin. 'Red Warty Thing' is a cross between 'American Turban' and 'Hubbard'-type squash, making it more of a squash than a pumpkin. Amount of "wartiness" can vary from fruit to fruit

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com