Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
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.
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Moderate, consistent water needs through fruit development
Reduce as fruits mature
Drip irrigation preferred
Balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting stage
Side-dress with compost every 3-4 weeks
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
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
Not recommended in Austin due to vine borers and insufficient season
Primary and preferred planting season; plant by early July for October harvest
Fall: Late June-mid-July (for October-November harvest)
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
24-36 inches apart; rows 6-8 feet apart
Well-draining, fertile, compost-amended soil
pH 6.0-6.8
Water deeply at transplanting
Consistent moisture through vine development and fruit set
Pumpkin flesh is generally considered non-toxic to:
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.
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00.
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