Cinnamon Girl PMR is an F1 hybrid pumpkin that combines ornamental appeal with genuine eating quality in a compact, bush-type plant. Maturing in just 85 days, it reaches harvest in time for fall markets and holiday displays. This variety offers powdery mildew resistance, a practical advantage for gardeners in humid climates, while maintaining the beauty and flavor that make it worth growing alongside purely decorative gourds.
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The name hints at the warm, cinnamon-toned coloring that makes this variety visually striking in the garden and at harvest. Its hybrid vigor produces dependable, uniform fruit on a space-efficient bush plant that doesn't sprawl across the entire garden. The combination of ornamental appearance with solid eating quality means you're not choosing between beauty and substance; you get both in a single plant that resists the powdery mildew that often plagues squash crops.
Cinnamon Girl PMR serves double duty as both a decorative autumn accent and a kitchen-ready pumpkin. Its ornamental qualities make it suitable for fall displays, harvest arrangements, and garden photography, while its flesh delivers genuine eating quality for cooking, pies, soups, and traditional pumpkin preparations.
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Sow 2 to 3 seeds per 2-inch container or plug flat approximately 3 weeks before your planned transplant date. Germinate seeds at 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Once seedlings emerge, thin to a single plant per container using scissors, which minimizes root disturbance better than pulling. Harden off plants for 4 to 7 days in a sheltered location before transplanting outdoors.
After all danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings into the garden at the spacing recommended for this variety (4 inches apart). Handle seedlings carefully during transplanting, as minimal root disturbance ensures the strongest establishment. Transplant into soil that has warmed adequately for heat-loving cucurbits.
Harvest Cinnamon Girl PMR pumpkins around 85 days after planting, when they've reached full maturity and developed their characteristic cinnamon coloring. Avoid harvesting fruit that has been overexposed to direct sun after foliage begins to decline, as this reduces skin color and overall fruit quality. Cure harvested pumpkins in a warm, well-ventilated location before storage to harden the skin and extend shelf life.
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