In order to benefit the Georgia vegetable business, four disciplines from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences collaborated to create this publication. A successful pumpkin/gourd management program must include all seven of the themes mentioned in this bulletin. Each topic is created to concentrate on a specific production phase and provide the most recent management technology.
It is believed that the knowledge in this article will help farmers increase their profitability. Only general pest control suggestions are included in this article because recommendations for chemical pest control can change from year to year. Growers are advised to examine the most recent edition of the Georgia Pest Management Handbook or speak with their county extension agent for the latest chemical advice. The use of trade names does not imply an endorsement of any specific product or a lack of endorsement for unmentioned comparable products.
The southern areas of North America and the northern regions of South America are where the pumpkin first appeared. Since both kinds may be found in the Cucurbita pepo, C. argyrosᴘᴇʀᴍa, and C. moschata species, pumpkins and squash are fairly similar to one another from a botanical perspective. Another pumpkin species that is typically connected to larger pumpkins are C. maxima. Both the mature and immature pumpkin fruit are typically edible. However, a sizable fraction of pumpkins grown for commerce is utilized for decoration. In the United States, using a pumpkin as a jack-o-lantern for Halloween has a long tradition.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED PUMPKIN SPECIES
Pepo de Cucurbita – This category includes the most traditional and ɴᴀᴋᴇᴅ-seed varieties of pumpkins. The Eat-All, Lady Godiva, and Trick-or-Treat seed varieties are all ɴᴀᴋᴇᴅ. The majority of the small to large types, with the exception of huge pumpkins, are included in this group of traditional variations. Connecticut Field, Howden’s Field, Spirit, Small Sugar, Funny Face, and Jackpot are among the varieties in this group.
Cucurbita moschata — Varieties including Dickinson Field, Golden Cushaw, and Kentucky Field fall within this category.
Cucurbita maxima — This category contains mammoth and giant kinds including Big Max, Mammoth Prize, and Atlantic Giant, and is distinguished by its huge fruit.
Cucurbita argyrosᴘᴇʀᴍA — These types are used to create a small number of commercially available varieties, including wʜɪᴛe Cushaw, Tennessee sweet potato, Jᴀᴘᴀɴese pie, and green-striped Cushaw.
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