Pumpkin Snowball F1 Seed
Best decorative pumpkin for gardeners who enjoy painting seasonal crafts.
Introducing the Pumpkin Snowball F1 Seed from Harris Seeds, a unique variety perfect for decorative gardening. These seeds produce charming, round pumpkins that typically weigh 2-4 pounds, boasting a striking bright white exterior and a distinctive long, green handle. The plants offer intermediate resistance to powdery mildew and strong yield potential, with a smooth finish ideal for painting. These annual vegetable seeds mature in about 100 days, making them a delightful addition to any garden. Available in various seed quantities and with FILM COATED treatments.
$20.71
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Price vs Category Average
+10%
Above average
Average Weight
24
/ - pounds
Who it's for
- Decorators seeking unique pumpkins for seasonal displays and painting
- Commercial growers requiring consistent size and shape for market sales
- Gardeners needing reliable, disease-resistant plants for a successful harvest
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners looking for lower upfront seed costs
- Seed savers wanting to replant harvests for future seasons
- Farmers in regions with intense sun or high humidity
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Intermediate powdery mildew resistance keeps vines healthy throughout the growing season.
Yield Potential
Strong production capacity ensures a bountiful harvest of uniform, decorative fruit.
Aesthetic Appeal
Striking white skin and green handles create a perfect decorative display.
Surface Finish
Smooth rind texture provides an ideal canvas for painting and crafting.
Growth Predictability
Consistent 100-day maturation cycle allows for precise seasonal garden planning.
Germination Reliability
Film-coated seeds improve handling and offer dependable emergence in warm soil.
Key Specs
Average Weight
2-4 pounds
Maturation Days
100 Days
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Seeding Depth
1.25-1.5"
Germination Days
6-10 Days
Spacing in Row
36-48"
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Features
- Bright white, round pumpkin fruit
- Long, contrasting green handle
- Intermediate powdery mildew resistance
- Strong yield potential
- Smooth finish ideal for painting
- Medium vine length
- Available in multiple seed quantities
- Annual life cycle
What customers say
Customer sentiment strongly favors the Harris Seeds Pumpkin Snowball F1 Seed, focusing on its unique aesthetic and dependable quality. Gardeners consistently report excellent germination and vigorous early growth, confirming the high standard of this F1 hybrid. The primary appeal is the uniform, creamy white color and medium size, making these pumpkins ideal for decorative displays and specialty markets. While the premium price is noted, experienced growers find the value justified by the reliable uniformity and strong disease resistance, ensuring successful harvests. Overall, this seed is celebrated for delivering its promise of beautiful, unique white pumpkins, fostering strong loyalty among those seeking novelty and performance.
Know before you buy
These pumpkins typically reach maturity in about 100 days after planting.
Yes, their smooth, bright white skin makes them an excellent canvas for painting and seasonal decorating.
These seeds should be direct sown into the garden at a depth of 1.25 to 1.5 inches, ideally when soil temperatures are between 70-75°F.
To accommodate their medium vine length, you should space the plants 36 to 48 inches apart within the row.
Yes, the Snowball F1 variety offers intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, which helps keep the foliage healthier throughout the growing season.
You can expect these pumpkins to weigh between 2 and 4 pounds each, featuring a distinctively long, green handle.
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