Growing calendar
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Sowing time in trays indoors. May depend on the variety. | |
| Sowing time direct in the soil. May depend on the variety. | |
| Time to harvest for eating or storing |
Pumpkin or Winter Squash
Will store for months if well ripened in late summer.
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Growing directions |
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Raise plants in pots in a warm place, or sow outside in late May/early June. Allow 2-3 feet between plants. Trailing varieties can be grown up a trellis on a fence or shed.
Will store for months if well ripened in late summer.
Varieties to try:
- Buttercup
- Blue Ballet
- Bon Bon
- Waltham Butternut
Tender: Likes heat, won't stand frost and will do badly in cold conditions.
Quantity: 2 plants could be grown in a square metre. This helps you calculate how much space you'll need, and the yield you can expect.
Plant Family: 5. Marrow
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