Pumpkin ‘Grey Ghost’ stands out with its distinctive bluish-grey, lightly ribbed skin. Inside, you’ll find thick, sweet orange flesh that’s smooth and ideal for roasting or making soups. These vigorous vining plants produce abundant fruits, each weighing 6-7kg. Known for their long shelf life, they’re perfect for culinary use or for carving. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 400cm (157in).
Sowing Information
Sow pumpkin seed indoors from April to May for transplanting later on. Sow pumpkins seeds on their sides in small 7.5cm (3″) pots of seed compost at a depth of about 2.5cm (1″). Place in a propagator or seal pots inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 5-7 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Once germinated, grow pumpkins on in cooler conditions until all risk of frost has passed and pumpkin plants are large enough to be transplanted outdoors. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 – 10 days before planting pumpkins outdoors in warm, well drained, humus rich soil in full sun, with shelter from winds. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Alternatively direct sow pumpkins outdoors from late May to June at a depth of 2.5cm (1″) and a distance of 2m (6 ½’) – 3m (10′) apart depending on the variety. Sow 2 seeds per hole and thin out the weakest seedling per station after germination.
