Pumpkin Plant 'Fireball F1'
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Bring flaming colour and taste to your garden with Pumpkin 'Fireball F1', a compact, fast-maturing cultivar with vivid orange fruits ideal for cooking and carving. Each spherical, smooth-skinned pumpkin weighs around 1.5-2kg and is great for roasting, soups, and autumn decorations. It's a dependable choice for small gardens or raised beds, thanks to its great uniformity and disease resistance.
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After the last frost, plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. As the fruits grow, water them regularly and feed them with a balanced fertiliser. Harvest when the skin is dark orange and firm. Combine with courgettes or trailing nasturtiums to create a beautiful, productive vegetable patch.
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Supplied in approx. 10.5cm pots.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Plant in rich, well-drained soil that receives full sun. Give plants enough room to spread out as they grow. Water the soil frequently to maintain an even moisture level, and mulch to keep moisture in the soil and keep weeds out. Harvest the pumpkins in late autumn, or whenever the skin hardens and the colour reaches its peak.Â