Winter Squash 'Sweet Dumpling'
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Winter Squash 'Sweet Dumpling' is a charming miniature squash with cream-coloured skin streaked with green, and a rich, sweet flavour that intensifies when roasted. Its small size makes it perfect for individual servings, ideal for stuffing or baking whole. Despite its dainty look, it’s highly productive and stores beautifully through winter, bringing both taste and decoration to your kitchen.
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Plant in full sun, in fertile, well-drained soil with room to spread. Keep soil moist, feed during flowering, and harvest once the skin hardens and colours deepen in late summer to autumn.
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Supplied in approx. 9cm pots.Â
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. Plants require enough space to grow to their full potential. Water regularly to maintain an even moisture level in the soil, and mulch to keep moisture in and prevent weed growth. Harvest the squash in late autumn, once the skin has hardened and it has reached its full colour.Â