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Pumpkin 'Bishop's Hat'
'Bishop's Hat' is a trailing, multicoloured pumpkin with streaks of green and white on orange. Its characteristic form makes it very decorative, and it also has delicious sweet orange flesh. This variety stores very well. Each pack contains approximately 10 organic seeds. More details below.
Organic 'Bishop's Hat' Pumpkin Seed
Sowing schedule: Sow under cover in pots from April to early June and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Sow direct outside from mid-May to early June.
Sowing depth: Sow squash seeds around 12mm deep. Sowing on their edge rather than flat will improve germination.
Germination: Pumpkin seeds germinate at temperatures above 20°C.
Planting distance: Each plant needs 1m².
Growing conditions: Squash plants prefer full sun and fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Add plenty of manure.
Harvest & Storage: ‘Bishop's Hat’ pumpkins take around 110 days to reach maturity and should be harvested before the first frost, in September or October. After harvesting, squash should be stored in a dark place at 10-15°C.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 10 organic seeds, enough for 7 plants.
Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
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Life Cycle | Annual |