A well-known, ornamental pumpkin cultivar, producing orange-skinned, spherical pumpkins that are typically grown for halloween decorations. The pumpkins are late ripening and while the flesh is edible and can be used for soups, the flavour is mediocre. They usually weigh around 3 kg (7 lbs).
0.5-1 metres
1-1.5 metres
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Grow in fertile, moisture retentive but well drained, acidic to neutral soil in full sun. Sow indoors March to May in good quality seed compost. Sow the seeds on their side 1cm deep and maintain a constant temperature of 18-21C. Feed regularly with a high potassium fertiliser when the first fruits start to swell. See pumpkin cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews