Pumpkin Gold Speck F1

These colourful little pumpkins measure just 7.5cm (3”) diameter, 5cm (2”) deep and weigh in at 150-250g, making them perfect for a tasty snack or serving in individual portions. Just scoop out the centre, steam or bake, then refill the skins with the flesh smothered with butter or brown sugar. The hollowed-out shells also make unusual serving bowls for delicious pumpkin soup. Pumpkin ‘Gold Speck’ is an easy-to-grow bush type which takes up much less space than vining varieties. Excellent disease resistance including powdery mildew. 

Sowing
Sow pumpkin seed indoors from April to May for transplanting later on. Sow pumpkins seeds on their sides in small 7.5cm (3″) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 2.5cm (1″). Place in a propagator or seal pots inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow pumpkins on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and pumpkin plants are large enough to be transplanted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 – 10 days before planting pumpkins outdoors in warm, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.

Alternatively direct sow pumpkins outdoors from late May to June at a depth of 2.5cm (1″) and a distance of 2m (6 ½’) – 3m (10′) apart depending on the variety. Sow 2 seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedling per station after germination.
Approximately 4 seeds

Height: 60cm

Spread: 80cm

Sow: April – June

Harvest: September – October

Flowering Time: June – August

Hardiness/longevity: Half Hardy Annual

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