Cucurbita pepo. 95 days. Open-pollinated.
Jack Be Little is an open-pollinated, miniature pumpkin small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Most often used for Thanksgiving and Halloween decorations, but its tender flesh makes it a great choice for use in soups, pies, or even baked whole with a little butter, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
Vigorous, compact vines produce an average of 6 to 8 bright orange, smooth skinned fruits that grow to about 2 to 3 inches in diameter with a weight of 3 to 4 ounces each.
Once harvested, the fruit is long lasting and can keep for up to 12 months.
Jack Be Little Pumpkin
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 11
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Loose, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/2 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 10 feet apart in rows
Germination Temp:
70°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
5 to 10 days
Maturation:
95 days
Growing Tips
If starting indoors, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat post, 2 seeds per pot. Thin to the strongest plant once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures are 60°F or higher by planting the seedlings in a location with full sun and rich soil. Space plants 8 to 10 apart in rows 5 to 8 apart.
