Mr. Fothergill's - Pumpkin Seeds - Small Sugar

Mr Fothergills Pumpkin Seeds - Small Sugar Variety

Small Sugar is a classic culinary pumpkin variety, producing 4-6 fruits that grow between 1.5-2kg in weight. These seeds will yield small pumpkins with a high sugar content for very sweet flesh that is perfect for pies, soups & roasting.

Sow indoors between April-June or outdoors between May-June & they will typically be ready to Harvest between August-November.

Key Information:

• Avg. 20 seeds per pack
• Culinary pumpkins
• Approx. 1.5-2kg in weight
• High sugar content
• Fruits store well
• Great source of vitamin A

Advice & Tips:

• Sow indoors in small pots of compost for best results
• Keep in the warmth - a temperature of 15-20°C is ideal & keep moist
• Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions before planting out - avoid frosts
• Plant out 120cm apart when frosts are over
• Or sow outdoors where they will crop, allowing 120cm between positions
• Water well until established
• Pinch out growing tips when 4-6 fruits have started to develop
• To prevent rotting raise fruits on straw if ground is wet

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