Pumpkin 'Paton Twins Giant'

Vegetable
New

• Crops in : September,October
• Flowers in : June,July,August

Description

Beat the records! With seed taken from a record-breaking pumpkin weighing over 1200lb, you’ll be in with a chance. Ian Paton and his twin brother Stuart currently hold the record for the heaviest pumpkin grown in the UK with a fruit weighing in at an amazing 1,504lb. So why not try and grow a whopper with these special seeds? Maybe you’ll smash the British, European or even the World record!

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow 2cm (3/4 in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21 - 25C (70-77F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5 - 7 days.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all frost risk has passed, 120cm (48in) apart each way. Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.