Pumpkin Crystal Star Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking high-yield, durable white pumpkins.
Discover the Pumpkin Crystal Star Seed, a premium hybrid variety perfect for your garden. This annual vegetable seed produces striking, large white pumpkins that are remarkably resistant to yellowing and bruising. Medium vines yield robust harvests, with pumpkins reaching maturity in about 100 days and weighing an impressive 25-35 pounds. Their smooth, round shape, accented by subtle ribbing, makes them a beautiful addition to any harvest. Ideal for direct sowing in spring, these seeds promise both visual appeal and substantial yield for home gardeners.
$20.22
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4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3240
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#3240 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+90%
Above average
Average Weight
2535
/ - pounds
Who it's for
- Decorators seeking sophisticated, eye-catching pumpkins for seasonal displays
- Competitive growers aiming for massive, dramatic fruit specimens
- Market vendors looking to maximize profit with premium specialty produce
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited plot space for sprawling vines
- Busy growers unable to commit to frequent pest management
- Northern gardeners facing short growing seasons and early frosts
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking white skin provides a sophisticated aesthetic for seasonal displays.
Durability
High resistance to yellowing and bruising ensures a pristine harvest.
Yield Potential
Medium vines consistently produce heavy, substantial fruit for home growers.
Ease of Cultivation
Direct sowing requirements make this an accessible choice for seasonal gardeners.
Growth Predictability
Hybrid genetics offer reliable maturation timelines and uniform fruit development.
Space Efficiency
Requires significant row spacing, demanding ample room for healthy vine spread.
Key Specs
Average Weight
25-35 pounds
Maturation Days
100 Days
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Days
6-10 Days
Seeding Depth
1.25-1.5 inches
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Spacing in Row
36-48 inches
Spacing Between Rows
6-8 feet
Features
- Produces large, attractive white fruit
- Resists yellowing and bruising
- Strong yields from medium vines
- Smooth, round pumpkin shape
- Matures in 100 days
- Hybrid variety
- Annual life cycle
- Ideal for direct sowing
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the 'Pumpkin Crystal Star Seed' for its exceptional quality and unique visual appeal. Reviews consistently praise the seeds for their outstanding germination rates, indicating strong viability. Customers report vigorous vine growth and impressive yields, producing many uniform, medium sized fruits. The primary draw is the stunning, pale white aesthetic of the mature pumpkins, which offer excellent contrast for autumn displays. While minor attention is needed during harvest to maintain the purest white color, the overall performance and reliability of this novelty variety drive strong customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.
Know before you buy
These pumpkins are quite substantial, generally weighing between 25 and 35 pounds at maturity.
You can expect the pumpkins to reach full maturity in approximately 100 days after planting.
No, this hybrid variety is specifically bred to resist yellowing and bruising, helping the fruit maintain its bright white appearance throughout the season.
These seeds are best suited for direct sowing into the garden. Plant them at a depth of 1.25 to 1.5 inches once your soil temperature reaches 70-75°F.
To accommodate the medium-sized vines, space your plants 36 to 48 inches apart within the row, with 6 to 8 feet of space between each row.
These seeds are available in film-coated or treated options to help with germination and protection. They are sold as loose seeds and are ready for direct sowing as soon as conditions are right.
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