{"product_id":"bat-wing-f1-pumpkin-treated-seeds","title":"Bat Wing F1 Pumpkin Treated Seeds – Halloween \"Dipped\" Dark Green \u0026 Orange Pattern, Small Novelty Fruit, Fungicide-Treated for Healthier Plants","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e10+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Halloween Novelty That Looks Hand-Painted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost novelty pumpkins settle for one unusual color or shape. Bat Wing goes further, producing small fruit with a striking dark green and orange pattern that looks almost dipped or hand-painted, splitting the rind into bold color blocks unlike anything in a standard pumpkin patch. It's a modern F1 hybrid bred purely for looks, an eye-catching Halloween novelty sized perfectly for porch displays, fall arrangements, and anywhere a genuinely different pumpkin makes an impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Bat Wing F1 Pumpkin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fall decorator wanting a genuinely striking, unusual pumpkin for Halloween displays.\u003cbr\u003eThe novelty pumpkin collector seeking distinctive patterns beyond standard orange or white.\u003cbr\u003eThe small-space gardener wanting compact fruit that doesn't demand a large pumpkin patch.\u003cbr\u003eThe market grower wanting an eye-catching novelty variety for fall sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Novelty Hybrid Pumpkin Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBat Wing is an F1 hybrid pumpkin bred for its distinctive dark green and orange coloring, splitting each small fruit into bold, contrasting color blocks that give it a hand-dipped or painted appearance. Fruit stays compact, typically in the 1 to 3 pound range, making it well suited to porch displays, fall arrangements, and grouped novelty plantings rather than carving or cooking. As an F1 hybrid, seed saved from the fruit will not grow true to type, so fresh seed is needed each season to reproduce the same pattern and form. This seed is fungicide-treated to support stronger, healthier seedling establishment; treated seed should not be eaten and should be kept away from children, pets, and food use. Grown as a warm-season annual, not frost-hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Garden \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalloween porch display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group several fruit for a striking, color-blocked display unlike standard pumpkins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall arrangement accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use small, patterned fruit alongside gourds and mums in seasonal arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNovelty pumpkin collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow alongside other unusual varieties for a genuinely diverse fall harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact garden planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow where a smaller-vined, compact-fruited pumpkin suits limited space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket and craft sales:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow for buyers seeking a distinctive, photograph-worthy novelty pumpkin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's garden project:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow for the fun, unmistakable look that appeals to young gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Bat Wing F1 Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 2 to 3 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprouts in 7 to 10 days in warm soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germinates best between 70 and 85°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart; compact vines need less room than large pumpkin varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with good fertility supports the strongest fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent, deep watering, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relies on bees; consider hand-pollination in areas with low pollinator activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically ready for harvest in 90 to 100 days from seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick once the rind hardens and color pattern is fully developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a warm-season annual; killed by frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed treatment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed is fungicide-treated; wash hands after handling and do not use for food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the pumpkin that turns a fall display into a conversation piece, a small, compact fruit with a bold green and orange pattern that looks nothing like the pumpkins next to it. Bat Wing F1 delivers reliable novelty color from fungicide-treated seed bred to establish strong, healthy seedlings. It's sized for porches, arrangements, and anywhere a standard orange pumpkin would look predictable. Grow the pumpkin that was built for the oven from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54487010410814,"sku":"11643","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/Untitleddesign-1408.png?v=1790896742","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/bat-wing-f1-pumpkin-treated-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}