Cucurbita pepo Warty Orange – decorative warty mini pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo Warty Orange is a highly decorative and high-yielding ornamental gourd that excels in color and texture. With its unique, warty surface and compact size, Warty Orange is perfect for autumn decoration and creative uses. The fruits are approximately 10–12 cm in size and develop a striking color transition: at the beginning of ripening, they are yellowish with greenish warties, and at full maturity, they turn a pure orange, making them a real eye-catcher.

Features of Warty Orange

Warty Orange combines high-quality decorative properties with ease of cultivation:

• Decorative warty fruits, ideal for autumn and Halloween decorations

• Fruit size 10–12 cm, suitable for table decorations and flower arrangements

• Uni-variety, with uniform fruits for a consistent appearance

• Moderately climbing variety, easy to manage and suitable for limited space

• High yielding, allowing for multiple fruits per plant

These characteristics make Warty Orange a popular choice among gardeners and decorators, thanks to the combination of color, shape and texture.

Decorative applications – versatile and creative

Warty Orange is perfect for fall decorations, craft projects, and markets:

• Table decorations and flower arrangements, thanks to the striking colours and warts

• Autumn and Halloween arrangements, for indoor and outdoor decoration

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

• Sales and market display, due to the uniform and attractive fruits

Its striking appearance makes Warty Orange a professional choice for decorative applications and creative projects.

Moderately climbing plants – easy to manage

Warty Orange grows moderately as a climber, which keeps the variety manageable and makes it suitable for:

• hobby gardens with limited space

• potted or raised beds

• novice and experienced gardeners who want a reliable decorative harvest

The moderate vine growth promotes good air circulation, optimal leaf development and healthy fruit set, resulting in consistently high-quality fruits.

Maturation period of 90 days – reliable harvest

With a ripening period of approximately 90 days, Warty Orange is an early-ripening ornamental pumpkin. The fruits develop evenly and retain their color, shape, and firmness, making them ideal for autumn harvesting.

Cultivation advice for optimal yield

Warty Orange 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, the young plants should be placed in a brighter, cooler location to promote healthy growth.

Planting distance and space requirements

The planting distance for Warty Orange depends on the vine's growth pattern, but due to its moderate vine growth, this pumpkin can be grown efficiently in smaller areas while maintaining optimal air circulation and fruit development.