- Also known as "Kent Pumpkin"
- Long maturing variety
- Tolerant of poor soil conditions
Description
'Pumpkin- Jap' seeds
Cucurbita moschata
- Also known as "Kent Pumpkin"
- Long maturing variety
- Tolerant of poor soil conditions
Very popular well-known heirloom pumpkin with a long maturing period and good storage ability. Dark green skin with mottled yellow patches. Excellent nutty flavour with firm light orange flesh. Good medium sized pumpkin with fruit around 5kg. Long maturing period makes them perfect for long hot summers. Tolerant of poor soil conditions. Also known as "Kent Pumpkin".
Seeds per gram: 12
Product code: E1-10
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 30mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 300cm |
Plant Spacing | 120cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 140-175 days |
*Notes: Harvest fruit when vine and stem dries out. Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
Shipping
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We do not deliver overseas.
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We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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