Pumpkin Jack O Lantern

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£0.75


Jack 'O Lantern must be the quintessential Halloween pumpkin:  the perfect size for carving and reliably ready at the right time!  Yet so much more as under that bright golden skin lies sweet flavoured super-nutritious yellow orange coloured flesh and seeds ready to be turned into delicious meals.  Fruits of 4-7kg, choose to roast, bake or make soups or pies plus these pumpkins can store for up to 4 months for use through the winter.  Price for 3 seeds

 

SOW & GROW: in individual pots inside during April or May.  You can keep them on a windowsill until sprouted then pop into a coldframe or unheated greenhouse. Keep moist and warm, ready to harden off at 2/3 leaf stage before planting outside.  Dig in plenty of compost & give them space – Jack ‘O Lantern will produce trailing vines that will wander about, or you can keep them tidier by training them in a large circle.  For good sized pumpkins only allow the plant to produce 2 or 3 so that it concentrates growth into those fruit.  Ready to harvest in October when the stalks begin to dry.  After cutting the vine allow the fruits to harden for 10-14 days (protect from frost and wet)

 

EAT:  roasting or grilling will bring out the sweet flavour, they are a popular choice for puddings but also make superb soup or add to stews and casseroles.

 

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