Cucurbita pepo Mystic F1 – Perfect Orange Pumpkin for Kids and the Kitchen

Cucurbita pepo Mystic F1 is a high-quality, uniformly orange pumpkin in the popular 2–3 kg category, ideal for child-friendly gardens and households. This pumpkin combines aesthetic appeal with culinary potential, making it a versatile addition to your garden and kitchen collection. Mystic F1 is a reliable yielder, compact in growth, and easy to grow, making it a favorite variety for both amateur gardeners and professional growers.

Key Features

Mystic F1 stands out for its uniform, round, and smooth fruits. The dark orange color pattern makes it a visually appealing pumpkin that can be used both decoratively and functionally. The fruits are firm and keep well, meaning they will remain beautiful for a long time in the kitchen and garden.

• Fruit weight: 2–3 kg

• Shape: Round and smooth

• Color: Dark orange

• Growth habit: Weakly climbing, compact

• Use: Decorative and suitable for consumption

Decorative applications

Thanks to its dark orange appearance and uniform round shape, Mystic F1 is excellent for table decorations, autumn arrangements, and children's garden projects. Its compact, low-growing habit makes it easy to grow multiple plants close together, ideal for gardens with limited space. Mystic F1 is safe and child-friendly, making it popular with families who want to harvest and use pumpkins together.

Culinary options

Mystic F1 is edible and offers versatile uses in the kitchen. The firm fruits can be sliced, baked, roasted, or made into soup. Thanks to their compact size of 2–3 kg, the fruits are handy and easy to portion, making them perfect for family meals or small households.

Ripening and harvest

With a ripening time of approximately 95 days, Mystic F1 is a mid-early variety, giving gardeners the opportunity to harvest early in the season. The reliable yield and uniformity of the fruits ensure a successful harvest, even in variable weather conditions.

Cultivation advice

Mystic F1 grows best in warm, well-drained soil. For optimal cultivation, it can be pre-grown and planted out from late April, or sown directly from early May.

• Optimal germination: 24–30 °C

• Sowing method: Place the pointed side of the seed down or flat.

• Humidity: Do not keep the seeds too moist

• After germination: Place young plants in a lighter and cooler place

Space requirements and growth behaviour

Mystic F1 grows with a weak vine, making it easy to manage in both small and medium-sized gardens. For optimal fruit development, approximately 2 m² per plant is recommended. This makes the variety suitable for gardeners who want compact, productive pumpkins.