Pumpkin Plant 'Howden'
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Pumpkin 'Howden' is a classic Halloween variety, prized for its large, uniform fruits, rich orange colour and excellent carving quality. This vigorous variety produces slightly oval pumpkins typically weighing 7-12kg, with strong handles, smooth skin and deep orange flesh. Ideal for carving, decorating, roasting, soups, and pies, 'Howden' delivers dependable crops of attractive pumpkins that perfectly capture autumn spirit.
'Howden' is also a reliable garden performer. It thrives in full sun, prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil and matures in 100-115 days. The vigorous trailing vines produce several high-quality fruits per plant, with thick skins that provide good storage potential after harvest. Combining traditional pumpkin appearance, disease resistance, and versatile culinary uses, 'Howden' is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking impressive harvests and picture-perfect pumpkins for autumn displays.
Supplied in approx. 9cm pots.
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The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Pumpkin Plant 'Howden'