Squash : One Too Many

Vegetable
T&M Exclusive

• Crops in : 110 days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Trailing. Well named, unique variety. The creamy fruits of Pumpkin One Too Many have pale red veins which become a darker red on storage, giving unusual and attractive 'bloodshot eye' appearance.

Pumpkin One Too Many produces football-sized fruits are ideal for decorative use, carving, or making tasty pumpkin pies.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds 2cm (¾in) deep in 7.5m (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25C (70-75F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5-7 days.

Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36in) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed 90cm (36in) apart each way.

Aftercare

Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.

Nutritional Information

Pumpkins and winter squashes are a good source of Vitamins B1 and E and are also high in antioxidant levels.