Moderately large pumpkins weighing between 12 and 20 pounds, displaying a rich deep orange hue and equipped with sturdy green handles. Diverse shapes adorn the extended vines, yielding 3-4 fruits per vine. These pumpkins reach maturity in 110 days. The wide array of squash encompasses various shapes, colours, and types, offering an enjoyable cultivation experience. Growing pumpkins can be an engaging and educational project for children.

Seedlings should be gradually hardened off. Plants prefer rich, compost enriched soil. They will cross pollinate within their species. After harvest they should be ripened for 30 days in a cool location. For an early start (Mid / Late Apr) place a single seed edgeways 1/2inch deep in seed compost in a 3inch pot. The critical part is temperature, these need at least 65F continuous soil temperature (preferably more to maximise germination rates) until germinated, so a propagator, well heated greenhouse or airing cupboard is ideal Keep the soil moist – water copiously around the plants, not over them. Keep weed free to allow air circulation. Once the fruits start to swell feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer, these are greedy plants. Limit larger fruiting varieties to 2-3 fruits (for giant pumpkins 1).