The Whangaparoa Crown Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a popular heirloom variety, thin grey skin and deep orange flesh, making it ideal for roasting, with the added bonus of excellent storing properties.
How To Grow:
- Sow 12mm deep direct in final position when soil has warmed up.
- Sow seeds in clumps of 2 seeds, spacing each clump 60cm apart.
- Soil should not be over fertilised to avoid excessive leaf growth. Keep well watered.
- When young plants have 5 or 6 leaves pinch out their growing tips to encourage side shoots.
- Seedlings emerge 6-10 days.
When To Plant:
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South Island: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- North Island: Jan, Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Harvest: 16-18 weeks
Quantity: 10 seeds
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Shipping
New Zealand customers: We ship most products to NZ addresses by tracked Courier Post. Allow 2-6 working days for receipt of goods. Larger items may be sent direct from supplier.
International customers: Products featuring an "Available for International Delivery" icon are available to be shipped to Australia, Canada, UK and USA with NZ Parcel Post or DHL.
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Returns
All of our products have been thoroughly tested in the marketplace. If, however, you are not happy with any aspect of your purchase, you can return it within 30 days of the purchase date, provided it is unused and in the original packaging, with no questions asked. May exclude sale or end of line items as clearly indicated at time of purchase. Visit our Shipping & Returns page for more information.
