Puerto Rican Pumpkin Vegetable Seeds
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Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with our Puerto Rican Pumpkin Vegetable Seeds—perfect for home gardeners who love bold flavor and vibrant harvests. These high-quality seeds boast excellent germination rates, ensuring a smooth start whether you're planting in garden beds or large containers. Known for their vigorous growth and rich, nutty-sweet flavor, Puerto Rican pumpkins are a favorite for traditional dishes and creative cooking alike. They're a rewarding crop for beginners and experienced growers who appreciate reliability and taste.
Easy to plant and fun to grow, these seeds offer more than just a harvest—they offer a gardening experience. From watching the lush vines sprawl to picking your first mature pumpkin, you’ll enjoy every step of the journey. Whether you're cultivating vegetables, herbs, fruits, or flowers, growing your own plants brings fresh joy and satisfaction. Start your garden adventure today and enjoy the flavor, beauty, and fulfillment that comes from planting with care.



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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring–Summer
Growth Habit
Sprawling Vine
Flavor Profile
Sweet Nutty
Plant Characteristics
Flattened Ribbed Fruits
Use
Culinary, Soups, Baking
Growing Conditions
Warm, Fertile Soil
Harvest Advantages
Large Fruits, Long Shelf Life
Plant Resistance
Disease Tolerant
About – Puerto Rican Pumpkin
Cucurbita moschata
Seed Names
Puerto Rican Pumpkin, Calabaza
Seed Type
Heirloom Open-Pollinated
Puerto Rican Pumpkin, locally known as Calabaza, is a tropical variety of Cucurbita moschata grown for its sweet, orange flesh and high yield. This pumpkin is a staple in Caribbean cooking, especially in soups and stews. It thrives in warm climates and produces large, ribbed fruits with excellent storage life.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
36–48 Inches
Days to Maturity
100–120 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak 8–12 Hours
Hardiness Zones
9–11
Water Needs
Moderate to High
Planting Season
Late Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 600 sq ft
500
Up to 3000 sq ft
1000
Up to 6000 sq ft
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These pumpkin seeds sprouted quickly, and the vines grew strong and healthy. I was impressed with how well they adapted to the climate here in Florida. Highly recommend!
I planted these seeds in my small backyard garden, and they thrived! The pumpkins were delicious and made a perfect addition to my fall dishes. Very happy with my purchase!
I was skeptical at first, but after following the planting instructions, I got a bumper crop. The pumpkins were big and vibrant, perfect for carving and cooking!
These pumpkin seeds grew effortlessly in my garden. They matured well, and the pumpkins were high-quality. A great buy for beginners!
The seeds grew, but I found the vines took up more space than I expected. It might be better suited for larger gardens. Still, the pumpkins were decent.