Kings Seeds Pumpkin Polar Bear F1
Description
Pumpkin Polar Bear F1 seeds produce extra-large white coloured pumpkins which retains their colour well after maturity. Although the outside is ghoslty white, which makes them great for displays and halloween decorations, their insides are a deep orange colour. Fruits can reach 15kg upwards! These prefer full sun and planted in raised bed or large pots / containers.
When to Sow Polar Bear Pumpkin Seeds
April to May Under glass or May June Outdoors.
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 past. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to one plant per station.
Plant Out
May to June.
Harvest
September to October.
Handy Tip
Always grow pumpkins in a sunny spot in rich fertile soil. Water regularly once fruits start to swell.
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