Jack Be Little Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo 'Jack Be Little'
These adorable miniature pumpkins are perfect for fall decorating and Halloween displays. The compact vines produce dozens of palm-sized, bright orange pumpkins that are both ornamental and edible. Their prolific nature and charming appearance make them a favorite for gardeners wanting impressive autumn harvests from small spaces.
Harvest
95-100d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
3–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-3 feet
Planting Timeline
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Jack Be Little Pumpkin · Zones 3–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer. Soil: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage, Moist. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 2 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Rapid. Maintenance: var. CylindricaZucchini Squash, var. Cylindrica. Propagation: Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
A type of berry called a pepo that has a hard rind. Fruits may be long or round, large or small, smooth or warty– some have edible flesh and some are too hard or insipid to eat, though the seeds of all are edible. Has a harder, thicker stem compared to other species.
Color: Black, Cream/Tan, Gold/Yellow, Green, Orange, Pink, Red/Burgundy, Variegated, White. Type: Berry. Length: > 3 inches. Width: > 3 inches.
Garden value: Edible, Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
History & Origin
Origin: North America
Advantages
- +Fast-growing
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Marigolds
Repel cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and other pests that commonly attack pumpkins
Nasturtiums
Act as trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, protecting pumpkin vines
Corn
Provides vertical structure for pumpkin vines to climb and natural windbreak
Bush Beans
Fix nitrogen in soil to benefit heavy-feeding pumpkins without competing for space
Radishes
Deter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles while breaking up soil
Catnip
Repels ants, aphids, and cucumber beetles that damage pumpkin plants
Oregano
Provides general pest protection and attracts beneficial insects
Sunflowers
Attract pollinators essential for pumpkin fruit set and provide beneficial habitat
Keep Apart
Potatoes
Compete for nutrients and space, both are heavy feeders that deplete soil
Fennel
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of pumpkins and most vegetables
Brassicas
Heavy nitrogen feeders that compete with pumpkins and may stunt vine growth
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to powdery mildew and bacterial wilt
Common Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers
Diseases
Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt