About this item SOW INDOORS: April – June. SOW OUTDOORS: May-June. Row/ width: 48″ / 120cm. HARVEST: October. APPROX SEEDS: 32 INDOOR PLANTING: Sow seeds 1.5cm deep in trays of moist compost, be careful not to over-water. Store in a warm location. Growing On: When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location in June. Harden off first. OUTDOOR PLANTING: Sow seeds 1.5cm deep in planting location, thin to above spacings. Provide protection from the cold. Turn the fruits regularly for consistency of colour. Pumpkins need to be watered on a regular basis, do not let them dry out PUMPKIN: Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo. Pumpkin is a plump, nutritious orange vegetable, and a highly nutrient dense food. These hardy veggies have been cultivated since around 3,500 BC. If there is one type of food that defines the fall season, it’s pumpkins. Not only are the used to carve Jack-o-lanterns, but they’re also an excellent source of nutrition. Pumpkins grow on long vines some extending 20 feet or more. They are easy to grow even in raised beds or containers. SUNLIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sunny Location. Pumpkins are heat-loving plants. As such, they should not be planted in the ground until the soil is warm enough and the risk of frost has ended. SOIL: Well drained soil. Pumpkins have a long growing season. Pumpkins are very heavy feeders, so you’ll want to make sure that you fertilize your plants. You can use an all-purpose fertilizer that is specifically formulated for vegetable gardens.