Igor Pumpkin is an F1 hybrid that lives up to its name, delivering a genuinely impressive specimen for fall gardens. This compact bush variety matures in 100 days, making it reliably ready for autumn harvest windows, and performs well in containers or smaller garden spaces thanks to its determinate growth habit. The seed catalog calls it a 'monster,' hinting at the substantial size and vigor this hybrid brings to the garden. With proper timing and care, Igor produces fruit ready for the fall market or your front porch display.
—
Moderate
3-10
?in H x ?in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
Igor Pumpkin is a conventionally bred F1 hybrid that combines vigorous growth with the compact footprint of a bush plant, a rare combination that lets gardeners grow impressive pumpkins in limited space. The seed comes treated and requires warm soil (75-95°F) to germinate, and the 100-day maturity timeline means careful succession planting catches the autumn harvest window perfectly. This variety responds particularly well to managed pollination and benefits from protective practices like plastic mulch and row covers during establishment, letting gardeners fine-tune their results.
Igor Pumpkin grows as an edible pumpkin suited to harvest for fall decoration and culinary use. As a market-focused hybrid from a professional seed house, it's bred with reliable fruit quality and handling in mind, making it well-suited to both growers planning for seasonal sales and home gardeners aiming for impressive specimens.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Sow 2-3 seeds per 2-inch container or plug flat approximately 3 weeks before your planned transplant date. Germinate at 75-95°F (24-35°C). Once seedlings emerge, thin with scissors to leave 1 plant per container or cell, which minimizes root disturbance. Harden plants over 4-7 days before moving them outdoors.
After all danger of frost has passed, transplant seedlings outdoors at 4-inch spacing according to soil temperature and your region's frost date. Handle seedlings with care to avoid root disturbance, as this variety establishes best with minimal stress.
Harvest Igor Pumpkin around the 100-day mark from transplanting, timing your plantings to mature for the fall market when skin color and field conditions are optimal. Minimize sun exposure to the fruit after the plant matures and foliage begins to decline, as overexposure reduces both handle color quality and overall appearance. Cut fruit from the vine rather than pulling, leaving a short stem attached for better storage and display.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.