Hobbit F1 PMR Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) – Powdery Mildew Resistant Hybrid, Small-Medium Early Halloween Pumpkin, Attractive Orange Ribbed Fruit, Fast-Maturing Fall Garden Favorite

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Hobbit F1 PMR Pumpkin — The Early Halloween Pumpkin That Resists Powdery Mildew

Hobbit is the small-to-medium pumpkin bred for home gardens and farmers who want Halloween fruit without waiting until November. The plant sets fruit early, meaning fruit appears while other pumpkin varieties are still establishing vines. The pumpkins themselves are attractive... bright orange, oval-shaped with shallow ribs that catch the light, perfect for displays, porch arrangements, and fall décor. They average 10 to 25 pounds, the ideal carving size for families and the right weight for carrying. Most importantly, Hobbit is PMR (Powdery Mildew Resistant), meaning the plant stays healthy and productive even in humid conditions that would cripple susceptible varieties. Mature fruit in 95-100 days from transplant, meaning an early July planting hits peak harvest by early October.

Who Grows Hobbit F1 PMR Pumpkins?

Home gardeners wanting guaranteed harvest before Halloween. Farmers marketing pumpkins and needing early supply. Anyone growing in humid climates plagued by powdery mildew. Container gardeners who want full-size pumpkin experience in limited space. And anyone who appreciates a plant that solves problems before they start.

What This Hybrid Actually Is

Cucurbita pepo, an F1 hybrid bred for early maturity and disease resistance. Plants produce attractive medium-small pumpkins averaging 10-25 pounds, bright orange with shallow ribbing and an oval shape. The fruit has a solid, hard rind suitable for storage and carving. The defining characteristic is PMR (Powdery Mildew Resistance), a critical trait in regions with high humidity or rainy seasons that typically cause fungal disease in vulnerable varieties. Maturity is rapid—95 to 100 days from transplant... making it one of the earliest reliable pumpkin varieties. The vining plants set fruit early in the season, encouraging multiple fruit per plant.

Growing Hobbit F1 PMR Pumpkins

• Sowing: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost at 72-75°F soil temperature. Germinates 7-10 days.
• Transplanting: Harden off and move outdoors after all frost danger has passed.
• Spacing: Plant 4-5 feet apart. Vining plants need room to sprawl.
• Sunlight: Full sun. 6+ hours direct light daily. More sun produces deeper color.
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic matter. pH 6.0-7.0 preferred.
• Water: Regular moisture, especially during flowering and fruit set. Consistent watering prevents bitter fruit.
• Fertilizer: Moderate feeding. Use balanced fertilizer at planting; switch to lower nitrogen once flowering begins.
• Mulch: Straw or cardboard under vines keeps fruit off wet soil and reduces disease pressure.
• Powdery Mildew: Resistance is built-in, but good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering further protect plants.
• Days to Maturity: 95-100 days from transplant. Early July planting = early October harvest.
• Harvest: Pick when color is deep orange and rind resists thumbnail puncture. Leave 2-3 inches of stem attached.

Before You Close This Page

Early maturity: Halloween harvest from mid-summer planting. Perfect carving size: 10-25 pounds. Attractive bright orange ribbed fruit. Built-in powdery mildew resistance... no fungicide needed. Sets fruit early in the season for multiple pumpkins per plant. F1 hybrid for uniformity and reliability. Fast-growing variety that fits short growing seasons. Home gardeners, farmers, and disease-prone climates all benefit. Plant once, harvest before the leaves turn.