Thompson & Morgan Pumpkin Wee Bee Little

BUYERS NOTES

An All America Selections winner, this mini pumpkin is very versatile. Ideal for children to paint and carve, the 3.5in wide and high fruits also have a great flavour and can be used in a variety of dishes, both sweet and savoury.

Sowing Information:

Sow seeds on their sides in small 7.5cm (3in) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 2.5cm (1in). Place them in a propagator or seal the pots inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 20°C (68°F) until germination, which takes 5-7 days. Once germinated, grow plants on for about 4 weeks until they are large enough to be transplanted outdoors.

Growing Information:

Gradually acclimatise over 7-10 days before transplanting into 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 and prepare the soil in advance, adding plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Plant at a minimum of 120cm (4ft) apart between plants. Pile the soil into mounds about 15cm (6in) high. Plant each pumpkin plant on top of a mound to ensure good drainage and keep them well watered until they are established. Feed with a general fertiliser a few weeks after planting.

Aftercare Information:

-

FORM & SPECIFICATION

• Range: A-Z - V
• Category: Vegetable
• Hardiness: -
• Longevity: -
• Flowering Period: -
• Harvesting Period: September to October
• No of Seeds: 10
• Measured By: Seed