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Pumpkin, Casper White

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Pumpkin, Casper White

$4.00

Casper White Pumpkin is a premier white pumpkin variety producing medium-large, 10-16 lb fruits with smooth, chalky-white skin and exceptional sweet, orange flesh that is highly regarded for cooking and baking – making it one of the best dual-purpose white pumpkins. Maturing in approximately 110 days, it is a fall garden standout and an excellent choice for Austin’s October harvest season.

At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Casper White Pumpkin transplants are grown for vigorous vines and outstanding eating and decorative quality.

Care Instructions
Watering
Moderate, consistent water needs through fruit development Reduce as fruits mature Drip irrigation preferred
Fertilizing
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting stage Side-dress with compost every 3-4 weeks
Pruning & Maintenance
Limit fruits to 1-2 per vine for full size and best quality Keep fruits off soil to maintain skin quality Hand-pollinate if needed Cure at 80-85 F for 10 days after harvest
Common Issues
Squash vine borers Powdery mildew Cucumber beetles Squash bugs
Plant in late June-early July for Halloween harvest (110-day maturity requires early start) Fall planting avoids worst of spring vine borer pressure Ensure adequate leaf canopy to protect white skin from sun scald Casper is among the best-tasting white pumpkins – highly recommended for both display and eating
Seasonal Notes
Spring
Not recommended in Austin due to vine borers and insufficient season
Fall
Primary and preferred planting season; plant by early July for October harvest
Best Time to Plant in Austin
Fall: Late June-mid-July (for October-November harvest) Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Sun Requirements
Full sun Minimum 6-8 hours daily
Spacing
24-36 inches apart; rows 6-8 feet apart
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, compost-amended soil pH 6.0-6.8
Watering After Planting
Water deeply at transplanting Consistent moisture through vine development and fruit set
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Pumpkin flesh is generally considered non-toxic to: Dogs Cats Horses Cooked, plain pumpkin is beneficial for digestive health in dogs and cats. Avoid feeding rind in large quantities. Do not feed pumpkin with added spices or sweeteners.

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