Cucurbita pepo Warty Goblin PMT F1 – robust lantern pumpkin with warts

Cucurbita pepo Warty Goblin PMT F1 is a beautiful, decorative lantern pumpkin that stands out with its robust, dark orange fruits and striking warts. This unique pumpkin is a real eye-catcher for autumn decorations, with a long shelf life and good resistance to powdery mildew. Thanks to its compact, bushy growth, Warty Goblin F1 is suitable for both gardeners with limited space and professional growers who want to harvest a high-quality decorative pumpkin.

Features of Warty Goblin PMT F1

Warty Goblin F1 stands out for its excellent ornamental value and sturdy build:

• Robust lantern pumpkin, dark orange in color

• Striking wart-like structure that remains green for a long time

• Bushy, compact growth with 1–2 fruits per plant (usually one)

• Fruit weight 4–8 kg, suitable for impressive autumn decorations

• Resistant to mildew, ideal for healthy cultivation

• Purely decorative, not suitable for consumption.

These properties make Warty Goblin PMT F1 a high-quality choice for Halloween and autumn presentations.

Decorative applications – impressive and unique

The showy fruits of Warty Goblin F1 are perfect for decorative purposes:

• Halloween lanterns and table decorations, thanks to their large size and warty structure

• Autumn flower arrangements and arrangements, for indoor and outdoor decoration

• Arts and crafts projects, such as painted or personalized pumpkins

• Market sales and seasonal presentations, due to the high quality and uniform appearance

The combination of colour, size and warts creates an unmistakable ornamental value, making this pumpkin a real eye-catcher.

Bushy growth – easy to manage

Warty Goblin F1 grows bushy and compact, making cultivation clear and manageable. This growth habit offers advantages such as:

• Good air circulation, which limits diseases

• Strong and healthy plants, with stable fruit set

• Compact space requirement, ideal for gardens and small beds

The bushy growth contributes to a uniform harvest of large, decorative pumpkins.

Maturation period of 95–100 days – reliable harvest

With a ripening period of 95–100 days, Warty Goblin F1 is a mid-season variety of Cucurbita pepo. The fruits develop evenly, retain their color and firmness, and are ideal for harvesting in late summer and autumn.

Cultivation advice for optimal yield

Warty Goblin F1 PMT grows best in warm, well-drained soil. For successful cultivation, the seeds can be planted in two ways:

• Sow from the end of April, plant out after the last frost

• Sow directly from early May, as soon as the soil temperature is sufficient

For optimal germination, a temperature of 24–30°C is ideal. The seeds should be placed pointed-side down or flat and kept slightly moist, but not wet. After germination, young plants should be placed in a bright, cooler location to promote strong, healthy growth.

Planting distance and space requirements

A space of approximately 1 m² per plant is recommended for Warty Goblin F1 PMT. This provides ample room for bushy growth, optimal fruit development, and healthy air circulation, while the compact growth pattern allows for efficient use of garden space.