Fortna White Pumpkin, Heirloom, Organic

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF

Fortna White Pumpkin, Heirloom, Organic

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF
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Preorder from the Seed Savers Collection

The Seed Savers Exchange - White Fortna Pumpkin; Lovers of unique heirloom pumpkins can thank the late Wayne Fortna of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for the delicious, productive, and truly beautiful ‘Fortna White’ pumpkin. Seed Savers Exchange is thrilled to introduce the ‘Fortna White’ as a featured From the Collection variety in 2024

During World War II, Wayne, a teacher, served as a tank commander under General George S. Patton. After the war, he discovered that gardening was good therapy for the PTSD he developed while in the military. Sue Ellen Majer says her father found solace in gardening. It calmed his nerves and reconnected him with nature and the soil.

Noting Wayne’s aptitude for gardening, Carrie Stayman, his aunt, gave him some seeds for the family’s ‘Fortna White’ pumpkin, a cushaw-type squash with mild flesh perfect for baking. For nearly 40 years, Wayne stewarded this family heirloom with great care, ensuring there would always be a white pumpkin pie for the family to enjoy during Thanksgiving dinner.

Characteristics: 

  • Fruits grow up to 8 pounds
  • White pear shaped fruits
  • Does not tolerate cold
  • 100 days
  • 25 seeds per packet 
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    Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.

    • Plant 1/2" deep
    • Hill 6-8 seeds together
    • Thin to 3-4 plants
    • Light: Full Sun 

    Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

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