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NAKED BEAR

NAKED BEAR

Cucurbita pepo 105 days. Now you truly can have your cake (or pie) and eat it too with this uncompromising pumpkin. A dual-use variety, it produces 2-4 pound, dark orange fruit with sweet, rich flesh for baking and hulless, or dare we say, bare naked seeds for snacking. From creamy, spiced pies to nutty, nutritious seeds, Naked Bear does it all. Approximately 5 seeds per gram. IR: PM.

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Customer Reviews

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Kathy C.
Bad germination

I planted these seeds 3 times. Once in a seed starting mix, once in a soil mix, and once I put them in damp paper towels. My germination rate was less than 30%! Many of the seeds were cracked, and those won't germinate. It's hard to see which have the tiniest cracks unless you put them in a moist paper towel and watch for them to open up & show the cracks. I won't buy these again.

So sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing crops, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for naked bear is 75% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 85%.

As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). You can also reach out to us for any troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Experimental P.R.
I love Naked Bear p'kins

I grow this p'kin because both the seeds and the flesh are delectable. We roast the seeds and put the flesh into soup. Have grown it for many years. Lasts well in coolth.

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Roy M.
Germination problems

Out of the entire seed packet, only two seeds germinated. I will be contacting customer support regarding this problem.

Sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing seed, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for pumpkins is 75% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 85%. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). We are also here to help troubleshoot! Sounds like you will be reaching out already, but here is our contact info if you need it: 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time)

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Kelli S.
Never came up

I am pretty good at creating the right environment for germination. The first round never came up. I have some left. I will try again.

Sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing seed, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for pumpkins is 75% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 88%. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). We are also here to help troubleshoot! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Soil Temp for Germ 65–85°F
Seed Depth 1"
Days to Emergence 5–10
Soil Temp for Transp 60°F
Plant Spacing 3–4'
Row Spacing 4–6'
Fertilizer Needs High
Minimum Germination 75%
Seeds per Gram Listed per variety
Seed Life 3 years

Cucurbita spp. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies. High in fiber and essential minerals, their colorful orange flesh signifies an abundance of the antioxidant beta-carotene.

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Pumpkins require uniform irrigation totaling 15-20 inches of water during the growing season
• Bee attractant flowers or beehives will help yields — misshapen or non-developing fruit is often the result of poor pollination

Direct Sowing
• Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F
• Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill
• Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot
• Bush varieties: sow 3-4 feet apart
• Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart

Transplanting
• Start indoors 3-4 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date in 4 inch pots
• Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill
• Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots

Pests & Diseases
• Common pests: Cucumber beetles and squash bugs, stink bugs
• Pest control: Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases
• Disease prevention: 3-4 year crop rotation, and fungicide applications

Harvest & Storage
• Leave on vine until fully mature, rinds should be firm
• Pumpkins can tolerate a light frost, but must be protected from a hard frost
• Dry gourds: Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location
• Store at 55-70°F and 70% relative humidity

KEY TO PUMPKIN DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
PM | Powdery Mildew

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