Spookie Pumpkin Heirloom Seeds

Spookie Pumpkin Seeds — Heirloom | Dual-Purpose Carving & Pie Pumpkin, 6–10 lbs, Exceptionally High Yield

Cucurbita pepo — Spookie is the pumpkin that does it all. A cross between Jack O’ Lantern and Sugar Pie, developed by Northrup King & Company of Minneapolis, Spookie inherits the best traits of both parents: the carving form of a jack-o’-lantern and the sweet, thick, fine-textured flesh of a pie pumpkin. Smooth, hard red-orange skin. 6–10 lbs, about 7 inches across. Exceptionally high yields of strong-stemmed, uniform pumpkins. 100 days.

Why Grow Spookie?

• Dual-purpose — excellent for carving and for baking; inherits the best of Jack O’ Lantern and Sugar Pie parentage
• Exceptionally high yield — one of the most productive pumpkin varieties; strong-stemmed, uniform fruits
• Sweet, thick flesh — fine-textured, sweet yellow-orange flesh; outstanding for pies, soups, and roasting
• Uniform size — consistent 6–10 lb fruits, ~7 inches across; ideal for planned harvests
• Strong stems — sturdy handles for carving; excellent storage quality
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

In the Kitchen

Roast halved pumpkin for pies, soups, and muffins — the sweet, fine-textured flesh is exceptional for baking. Cube and roast with olive oil and spices. Purée for pumpkin butter and bread. Toast the seeds with salt and olive oil.

Growing Notes

Plant seeds outdoors after all frost risk has passed and soil temperature reaches 65°F. Plant 3–5 seeds 1 inch deep per mound; thin to 2 strongest seedlings after germination (6–10 days). Water deeply but infrequently. Harvest when skin is fully orange; cut with a 2–3 inch stem attached.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.