Vegetable

• Crops in : September to October, before frosts. (110 days)
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Trailing. A new development in 'Microwaveable Mini Pumpkins'. The attractive brightly coloured, small 7.5cm (3in.) diameter by 5cm (2in) deep fruits of Pumpkin Hooligan are produced freely on trailing plants. Simply slice off the top, scoop out the seeds, replace the top and microwave for around 4 minutes to enjoy its delicious sweet flavour.

Pumpkin Hooligan stores well at 10C for use throughout the winter.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds April to May. Sow seeds 2cm (¾in) 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.

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.

Kitchen Notes

Simply slice off the top, scoop out the seeds, replace the top and microwave for 4 minutes, to enjoy its delicious sweet flavour. Sppoon out flesh and enjoy its delicious flavour, or stuff with rice, mince or vegetable mixtures.