Pumpkin, Sweet Dumpling

Pumpkin, Sweet Dumpling (C Pepo)

One of the smallest of winter squashes, average 10cm in diameter and 250g in weight. It has mild, sweet delicate flavour that's suited for almost any cooking method. Producing an abundance of small green-striped creamy white fruits. Store well.

Plant type:  Tender annual

Sow when:  Spring – min. soil temp 21˚c

Sow where:  Punnets or direct

Spacing:  150cm

Position:  Full sun

Harvest:   70 days