{"product_id":"alaca-stuffed-ball-pumpkin","title":"Alaca Stuffed Ball Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaca Stuffed Ball Pumpkin is a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eround stuffing pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces \u003cstrong\u003esmall to medium-sized, slightly flattened fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with attractive green and cream mottled skin. Its thick, flavorful flesh makes it ideal for \u003cstrong\u003estuffing, baking, roasting, and traditional Middle Eastern and Turkish dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vigorous plants perform well in the Gulf when grown during the cooler growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second planting is possible in \u003cstrong\u003elate January to February\u003c\/strong\u003e in frost-free Gulf areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soaking is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in \u003cstrong\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to speed up germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cold stratification is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden or large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace \u003cstrong\u003e2 seeds per hole\u003c\/strong\u003e, then thin to the strongest seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid disturbing the roots by minimizing transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–32°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun provides the best flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply whenever the top \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease watering during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce watering slightly as fruits mature to improve storage quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid wetting the leaves to reduce fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150–200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90–110 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruits are ready when:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rind becomes hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skin develops its mature color and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stem begins to dry and turn brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut fruits with \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of stem attached to improve storage life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix compost into the soil before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during vine growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring flowering and fruiting, switch to a fertilizer higher in \u003cstrong\u003ephosphorus and potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant only during the cool season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture and keep fruits clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater early in the morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-pollinate flowers if pollinator activity is low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor for aphids, whiteflies, squash bugs, spider mites, powdery mildew, and downy mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlaca Stuffed Ball Pumpkin is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehome gardens, raised beds, vegetable farms, and large containers\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the Gulf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Dünyasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279648796890,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/ZDJEOVUMTP1024202515028_sariyesiltopkabak2.png?v=1785327135","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/alaca-stuffed-ball-pumpkin","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}