Pumpkin Seeds, F1 Hybrid حلوہ کدو/ پیٹھا

10 healthy seeds Sowing season: February March Grow in full sun

Pumpkin F1 Hybrid is a high-yield, disease-resistant variety known for its large, round to oval fruits with bright orange flesh. Locally known as حلوہ کدو/ پیٹھا, this variety is perfect for cooking, desserts, and traditional dishes.

It is fast-growing, vigorous, and easy-to-cultivate, making it ideal for home gardens, farms, and commercial cultivation. Its fruits are nutritious, rich in vitamins, and have excellent taste and storage life.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best sown from February to May for spring and summer harvests.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in seed trays or directly in prepared soil.

• Space plants 90–120 cm apart in rows with 120–150 cm between rows.

• Ensure seedlings receive full sunlight for vigorous growth.

4. Sunlight:
Requires full sun for healthy growth and optimal fruit development.

5. Watering:
Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting. Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

6. Germination:
Seeds germinate in 7–10 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care & Maintenance:

• Apply balanced fertilizer to encourage flowering and fruiting.

• Train vines along the ground and provide space for sprawling growth.

• Monitor for pests like aphids and powdery mildew.

8. Harvesting:
Pumpkins are ready to harvest in 90–110 days depending on growing conditions. Harvest when fruits are firm, fully colored, and the skin is hard.

Features & Benefits:

• High-yield F1 hybrid with large, bright orange, sweet fruits

• Disease-resistant, fast-growing, and vigorous variety

• Ideal for cooking, desserts, and commercial cultivation

• Nutritious with excellent taste and storage life

• Easy to grow in home gardens and farms