Fat Tomato Irish Grown Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern
Fat Tomato Irish Grown Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern
Fat Tomato Irish Grown Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern
Fat Tomato Irish Grown Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern

Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Seeds

€4.00

Cucurbita pepo

Jack-O-Lantern is a traditional pumpkin variety and a long-time favourite for Halloween carving. It produces large, bright orange fruits with deep ribs, typically weighing 3-6 kg, with natural variation in shape - some plump, others taller and more elongated.

More than just decorative, Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins have sweet, thick orange-yellow flesh that cooks beautifully. Easy to grow and reliable, they mature in around three months and store well through winter if properly cured, making them a versatile pumpkin for both carving and the kitchen.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free Irish garden seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Cucurbita pepo

Jack-O-Lantern is a traditional pumpkin variety and a long-time favourite for Halloween carving. It produces large, bright orange fruits with deep ribs, typically weighing 3-6 kg, with natural variation in shape - some plump, others taller and more elongated.

More than just decorative, Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins have sweet, thick orange-yellow flesh that cooks beautifully. Easy to grow and reliable, they mature in around three months and store well through winter if properly cured, making them a versatile pumpkin for both carving and the kitchen.

Average number of seeds: 8

Open-pollinated, chemical-free Irish garden seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins love warmth and space. Sow seeds indoors into small pots using peat-free organic potting compost, keeping temperatures at 20°C or above for good germination. Sow seeds point-side down, about 1.5-2cm deep, and keep evenly moist.

    Grow plants on in good light, then harden off and plant out once all risk of frost has passed. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants 90-120cm apart. Water well during dry spells and allow fruits to fully mature on the vine.

    Sow indoors: April to early June

    Plant out: Late May to July

    Harvesting time: September to October

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins are as good in the kitchen as they are on the doorstep. The sweet, thick orange-yellow flesh is perfect for soups, casseroles, stews, and curries, and roasts beautifully in wedges or chunks.

    The flesh also shines in baking. Roast and purée it for muffins, brownies, tray bakes, pancakes, and classic pumpkin pies. Any extra purée freezes well, making this a great pumpkin for cooking right through the winter.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie