A superb pumpkin that produces enormous yellow/orange-skinned fruits - great for competitions, but also delicious to eat! The yellow flesh gives colour in salads or pickles and the leaves can be cooked like spinach. Great beginner variety.
Growing Information
Sow late April-May under glass (18-22 weeks maturity).
Sowing Information
Sow April/June in a propagator on a windowsill or one seed per 75mm (3") pot in a greenhouse at approx.. 20-25C (68-78F) using a good quality compost. Cover seeds with 19mm compost. Germination can take up to 8 days. Grow on - planting out when frost risk has passed. 91cm (3") between plants each way. Alternatively sow outside May/June when frost risk has passed. 2 seeds per station 25mm (1") deep. Thin strongest seedlings. Restrict fruits to 3-4 per plant. Grows best in rich soil.
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