Jack Be Little Pumpkin

Jack Be Little is a tiny, charming pumpkin on a prolific plant that can easily produce 10 to 15 fruits. Adorable as decoration, it is also edible as a squash, slightly stringy but much sweeter than nearly all other pumpkin varieties.

At a glance

• Variety: Jack Be Little, heirloom miniature pumpkin
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Miniature, palm-sized
• Yield: 10 to 15 per plant
• Use: Decorative and edible
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Fall decoration and table settings
• Single-serving stuffed pumpkins
• Baking and roasting
• Fun harvests with kids

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost once the soil is warm, giving vines full sun and room to sprawl in rich soil. Water consistently and harvest when the skin is hard and fully colored, leaving a bit of stem for display.

Flavor profile

Sweeter than most pumpkins with a slightly stringy texture, pleasant baked.

About MIgardener

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