The fruits weigh approximately 8–12 kg. This Halloween pumpkin is highly ornamental, but less suitable for cooking.
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| Graduated prices | |
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| From 50 seeds for €0,110 per seed | |
| From 100 seeds for €0,100 per seed | |
| From 250 seeds for €0,088 per seed | |
| From 500 seeds for €0,076 per seed | |
| From 1000 seeds for €0,066 per seed | |
Cucurbita pepo Ol Zebs is a beautiful, historic pumpkin variety from the United States, nearly lost but now rediscovered for modern home gardens and ornamental cultivation. This old, round pumpkin is known for its bright orange color, elegant ribbing, and graceful stem, making it a real eye-catcher both functionally and aesthetically. With a fruit weight of 8–12 kg (17–26 lb), Ol Zebs offers ample size for classic Halloween decorations, while adding character and nostalgia to any garden.
Ol Zebs is a moderate vine, meaning it needs plenty of room to grow, but it's not extremely sprawling. The round, ribbed fruits with their dark orange hue are decorative and robust, and the graceful stems give the pumpkin an authentic, classic look unique to historic American varieties.
Fruit weight: 8–12 kg
Uses: Decorative Halloween pumpkin, limited culinary uses
Maturation time: 110 days
Growth habit: Moderately climbing
Suitable for: Vegetable gardens, Halloween decorations, ornamental gardens
Ol Zebs is ideal for Halloween and fall decorations. The deep orange, perfectly round fruits are robust and long-lasting, making them suitable for long-lasting displays on tables, windowsills, or in the garden. The ribbed texture and firmly anchored stems make this variety a favorite for traditional pumpkin arrangements.
Cucurbita pepo Ol Zebs thrives in warm, well-drained soil and can be either pre-grown or sown directly in the ground. This variety requires ample space due to its moderate vine growth, but rewards the gardener with large, uniform, and ornamental fruits.
Sowing period: End of April for planting out, or sow directly from early May
Optimal germination: 24–30 °C
Sowing method: Place the pointed end of the seed downwards or lay it flat.
Seed moisture: Do not keep seeds too moist
After germination: Place young plants in a lighter and cooler place
Planting distance can be adjusted to the available space, but Ol Zebs needs more space than compact mini varieties due to the moderately climbing growth pattern.
With a ripening period of 110 days, Ol Zebs is a mid-to-late variety, ideal for an autumn harvest, just in time for Halloween decorations. The pumpkins retain their firmness and color well, meaning they remain decorative long after harvest.
Ol Zebs is a unique, old variety from the US that was almost forgotten. Its reintroduction allows gardeners and collectors to bring a piece of history into their gardens. The combination of historic charm, aesthetics, and robust fruit quality makes this variety unique in the current pumpkin offerings.
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