One of the most popular of pumpkin varieties grown, it is aOne of the most popular of pumpkin varieties grown, it is alarge firm type with dry flesh and a very hard skin and anexcellent keeper.They should be grown in the open in full sun with plenty ofroom to spread. As they are gross feeders, soil should beprepared by digging-in stable manure and then applying adressing of a complete fertiliser. Soil should be worked intosmall raised hills with a flat top. Plant 3 seeds in each hill andallow the 2 strongest to grow.When each plant has produced several leaves the growingtip should be pinched out to encourage lateral growths. Theyrequire copious amounts of water to maintain healthy growth