Kings Seeds Pumpkin Gold Medal F1
Description
A reliable performing large orange variety, consistently producing fruits 10-12kg ready for Halloween. Ideal for carving or made into a pumpkin pie.
When to Sow Pumpkin Gold Medal Seeds
April to May underglass or Mid-May to June outdoors. Plant out May to June.
Harvest
September to October.
Where to Sow
Sow seed on edge 1.5cm (1/2") deep to prevent rotting in pots or trays during April to May 2.5cm (1") apart under glass at 20°C (68°F) using good quality seed sowing compost.
Sow outdoors mid-May to June direct into growing site 1.5cm (1/2") deep 2 to 3 seeds in each position 60cm (24") apart.
What to do Next
Greenhouse sowings should be gradually hardened off once they have developed the first pair of rough leaves and transplanted to growing site in late-May to early-June 60-90cm (24-36") apart once all risk of frost has passed. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station.
Nutritional Values
A good source of vitamins A, B1, C and E
Handy Tip
Always grow pumpkins in a sunny spot in rich fertile soil. Water regularly once fruits start to swell.
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