Pumpkin 'Anna Swartz'
Cucurbita maximaNamed in the 1950s from heirloom seed gifted by Elizabeth Swartz, the rich sweet flesh and excellent storage are renowned throughout the world. A Hubbard-style pumpkin with excellent storage. Harvest in 19 weeks; yields 8kg.
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Pumpkin 'Anna Swartz'
Pumpkins are the easiest of the curcubits to grow, they are big feeders, so dig in plenty of well rotted manure where they are to grow. They germinate easily in warm soil, gardeners in cooler areas can start their seedlings in pots in a warm spot and plant out after risk of frost has passed. Pumpkins need plenty of water as they grow, mulch well to conserve moisture and eliminate weeds. Harvest pumpkins when the stalk attaching it to the vine turns woody and corky. Cut (not tear) the stalk from the plant. Never lift the pumpkin by this 'handle' as if it breaks off the pumpkin will go mouldy within days.