Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva

Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva: variety and characteristics

Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). The popular hull-less pumpkin that produces seeds without husks.

The seeds are ready to eat straight from the fruit, or roast them with a little olive oil and sea salt.

High in nutrients and protein, they are the perfect food.

The pumpkins themselves are quite attractive, with yellow-orange skins covered in green stripes, perfect for decoration.

The pumpkin is the symbol of the autumn garden — for roasting, pies, soups, purées and long winter storage. Besides edible ones, there are also ornamental varieties for decoration.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 87%
• Seeds per packet: 6–9 pcs (1.5 g)
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: April; direct or seedlings
• Harvest: October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva

Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva seeds are sown in April. Harvest takes place in October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva

• Sowing method: direct or seedlings
• Depth: 3–4 cm
• Spacing: 1–2 m
• Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
• Position: sunny spot

It takes 105 days to full maturity. Germinates in 5-10 days. Direct sowing or transplanting after the last frost date. Do not disturb the roots when transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when the skins become very hard.

Sow directly into warm soil (above 15 °C) at 2–3 seeds per hill, or plant transplants at 3–4 weeks. The pumpkin likes rich, fertilised soil and generous watering when the fruit sets.

Harvest and use

Harvest when the stalk dries and the skin cannot be dented by a fingernail. Leave pumpkins in the sun for 1–2 weeks to “cure” before storing.

Frequently asked questions

When should Hull-less Pumpkin Lady Godiva be sown?

The recommended sowing month is April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 6–9 seeds, pack size 1.5 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 87%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How long does a pumpkin keep?

Well-ripened pumpkins with the whole stalk keep for 3–6 months in a dry, cool place (10–15 °C).

When is pumpkin sown?

Directly outdoors after the last frosts — late April and May; for an earlier harvest, transplants from early April.