100 DAYS
Cucurbita pepo
The Jack of all Trades pumpkin is perfectly proportioned for carving and culinary delights. Each bright orange fruit, weighing between 4.5 to 6.8 kg (10 to 15 lb), features a flat base and deep, rounded shape. Beyond carving, the sweet, rich flesh of this pumpkin lends itself beautifully to pies and soups, ensuring no part of your harvest goes to waste.
Size: Each pumpkin weighs 4.5 to 6.8 kg (10 to 15 lb) with a rounded shape, making it ideal for both carving and cooking.
Yield: Expect a robust harvest, with ample fruit produced per plant, offering plenty for autumn celebrations and culinary adventures.
Taste: Sweet, orange flesh perfect for baking and cooking, providing a rich pumpkin flavour that enhances any dish.
How to use: Excellent for carving Jack-O-Lanterns, as well as cooking in soups, pies, and other delicious autumn recipes.
Planting tips: Sow seeds outdoors after frost in well-drained soil, 2 seeds together in groups spaced at least 3 m (10 ft) apart. For earlier harvests, start indoors 2 to 3 weeks prior to the last frost, using Jiffy pots for easy transplanting.
Harvest tips: Pumpkins are ready when the stem is dark green and begins to wither; ample watering during growth will help achieve optimal size.
