Pumpkin - Kent/Jap
Approx 8 seeds per packet
An all rounder of the pumpkin family, this medium to large size pumpkin has grey and green mottled skin and orange flesh. With a sweet, nutty flavour, this pumpkin goes well roasted, mashed and in soups. Referred to as both Kent and Jap pumpkin depending on where you are from
When to plant:
Cool Climate: Oct to Dec
Temperate Climate: Sep to Dec
Arid Climate: Aug to Oct
Sub Tropical: Apr to Dec
Tropical: Apr to Jul
Planting Info:
Germination Temperature: 20°C to 35°C
Plant Spacing: 150cm
Plant Height: 40cm
Position: Full Sun
Seed Depth: 20mm
Germination Time: 5 to 12 days
Maturity Time: 135 to 175 days
Growing Tips:
Grow in pairs to help assist with both male and female flowers, resulting in better pollination. Allow plenty of room for the plants to spill out into and climb along the ground. Harvest pumpkins when the stem dries out. When harvesting leave plenty of stem on the pumpkin to help with longer term storage.