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      SKU: GS0419

      Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling

      Cucurbita pepo

      The pumpkin is an annual ornamental plant, reaching a diameter of up to 10cm. Germination rate 94%, 25–35 seeds per packet.

      €1.99
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      Prices include VAT. The price shown is for one seed packet.

      • Germination measured for the batch
      • Paper packet with the packing date
      • Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
      • Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
      • 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law

      Specifications

      Origin
      China
      English name
      Cucurbita pepo Sweet Dumpling
      Seeds per gram
      15
      Germination rate
      94%
      Seeds per packet
      25-35
      Weight
      0.005 kg

      Sowing

      Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.

      Description

      Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling: variety and characteristics

      Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). The pumpkin is an annual ornamental plant, reaching a diameter of up to 10cm.

      Harvested in September–October.

      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: 94%
      • Seeds per packet: 25–35 pcs (2 g)
      • Seed origin: China
      • Sowing: April and May; direct or seedlings
      • Harvest: September and October
      • Position: sunny spot

      When to sow Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling

      Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling seeds are sown in April and May. The crop is harvested in September and 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 Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling

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

      The seeds are sown in April - May. They are placed 60-70cm apart. Likes a sunny spot and moderate watering.

      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 Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling be sown?

      The recommended sowing months are April and May. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.

      How many seeds are in the packet?

      The packet contains 25–35 seeds, pack size 2 g.

      What is the germination rate of the seeds?

      The measured germination rate of this batch is 94%. 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.

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