VegetablePumpkin
New Moon Pumpkin
New Moon Pumpkin is a hybrid variety that produces striking white fruits on vigorous, sprawling vines, ready to harvest in 110 to 119 days. This non-GMO pumpkin reaches up to 45 pounds and displays the uniform size and shape that makes it prized for jack-o-lanterns, with smooth skin, subtle ribbing, and even white flesh throughout. Hardy across zones 3 through 13 and thriving in full sun, it grows as an annual with a vining habit that rewards gardeners with reliable yields and fruits that feature firmly attached long handles for easy picking.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam, Rich
Growth Stats
24 in
Height
TypeVining
Spacing
36
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-13
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
Bright white fruits with uniform size and shape are the calling card of this hybrid, making each pumpkin a natural canvas for carving. The smooth, clean skin with only slight ribbing gives the New Moon an elegant appearance that stands apart from the orange varieties that dominate fall gardens. Long, sturdy handles attached firmly to the fruit mean no more severed stems at harvest time. At up to 45 pounds, the New Moon delivers substantial jack-o-lantern potential without becoming unwieldy.
Common Uses
New Moon Pumpkin is grown primarily as a jack-o-lantern variety. The bright white skin and substantial size make it an eye-catching choice for autumn decoration, and the white flesh carves cleanly. The firmly attached handles also reduce the risk of damage during transport and display.
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Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last spring frost, when soil has warmed. Plant in mounds or hills spaced 36 inches apart, with rows 6 inches apart.
Harvesting
Harvest New Moon Pumpkins at 110 to 119 days after planting, when the skin has hardened and turned a consistent bright white. Clip the fruit from the vine using a sharp knife, leaving the long handle attached for easy handling and reduced risk of damage. Early harvesting is recommended to preserve the fruit's quality and storage potential.
Pruning
As a vining variety, New Moon Pumpkin can be lightly pruned to manage sprawl if space is limited, though the vigorous vines naturally produce good yields without heavy intervention. Remove damaged or diseased leaves as needed during the growing season to maintain plant health.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Cucurbita maxima
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Growth Habit
Vining
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)