Description
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Approx 20 Seeds
Pumpkins have been cultivated for centuries by Central and North American tribes. This delicious variety is bred for a naturally high sugar content which ensures wonderfully sweet flesh, delicious for pies, soups and roasting. The 1.5-2kg fruits are a practical size to grow and cook.
| How To Grow |
In a prepared garden bed. Sow seed 15mm (1/2in) deep direct in final position. Sow 3-4 seeds in clumps, later thinning to two strongest seedlings. Seedlings emerge 7-14 days. Allow 100cm (3ft) between rows and 50cm (20in) between clumps. Keep plants well watered. |
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| When To Plant | Spring to Summer all year in warm areas. |
| Harvest | Harvest: 16-20 weeks from sowing. |
| Sow | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | fertile, well drained |
| Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
| When | Spring to Summer all year in warm areas. |
| Where | In a prepared garden bed. |
| How Sow | Sow seed 15mm (1/2in) deep direct in final position. Sow 3-4 seeds in clumps, later thinning to two strongest seedlings. |
| Care | Seedlings emerge 7-14 days. Allow 100cm (3ft) between rows and 50cm (20in) between clumps. Keep plants well watered. Harvest: 16-20 weeks from sowing. |
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