How to Grow Jack Be Little Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo 'Jack Be Little'
Your complete guide to growing Jack Be Little Pumpkin.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Jack Be Little Pumpkin
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
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| Zone 1 | — | July – August | November – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
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| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – July |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – July |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – July |
Companion Plants for Jack Be Little Pumpkin
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding pumpkins without competing for space
Repels ants, aphids, and cucumber beetles that damage pumpkin plants
Provides vertical structure for pumpkin vines to climb and natural windbreak
Repel cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and other pests that commonly attack pumpkins
Act as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, protecting pumpkin vines
Provides general pest protection and attracts beneficial insects
Deter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles while breaking up soil
Attract pollinators essential for pumpkin fruit set and provide beneficial habitat
✗ Keep away from
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with pumpkins and may stunt vine growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of pumpkins and most vegetables
Compete for nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders that deplete soil
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
