The most gorgeous looking blush pink fairytale pumpkins!
Sweet and delicious with long storage potential. Fruits are pale pink at harvest, with variable levels of sky blue in a star shape on the blossom end which fades to solid pink in storage.
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jun
 
HOW TO SOWPINK KABOCHA PUMPKINS:
Sow Apr- Mid May under glass & Mid May to June can be sowed outdoors
Ensure final planring site has  lots of well rotted organic matter .
In pots or cell trays 2cm deep. Seeds should be sowed in their edge to prevent rotting.   Water well. Ideal Temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle.  Harden off and plant out into final positions when risk of frost has passed.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
Harvest Time:Sep - Oct
 
Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Water well  throughout the growing season. Pinch out  growing tips after  no more than 4 fruits have formed.  Raise fruits off the ground to prevent rotting.
Use: Edible
Harvest:  When the skin pink cutting  leaving 5cm if stem with the fruit. Can be left in a frost free place for the skin to harden off.
 
Days to Maturity:  139 Days
Feed:Manure
Plant Spacing:  1m