Pumpkin 'Butternut' is a thin-necked, pear-shaped fruit with deep yellow skin and orange flesh. Pumpkins grow on trailing vines which produce thick skinned, fleshy fruit. Perfect for soups and other hot dishes. Can be frozen.
Planting Position | FULL SUN |
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Height | 30cm - 60cm apart |
Spacing | 50cm apart |
Seasons | AUTUMN - WINTER |
Harvest | 16-18 weeks |
Fertilising | Fertilise regularly for best results |
Watering | Water regularly |
Tolerance | Frost sensitive |
Grow Tip | Plant in well drained soil. Start with plenty of organic matter or a general fertiliser. Choose a warm, sunny position, protected from frost. Water regularly. |
Companion Planting | Plant with beans, corn, melons, squash and marjoram. |
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