A cool warty mix of large, colorful gourds in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Lunch Lady’s ornamental fruit have a hard shell for long storage after harvest. Colours include cream, tan, yellow, orange, and dark green. Grow multiple plants for a diverse harvest.
Matures in 100 days
West Coast Seeds Lunch Lady Mix Pumpkins Seeds, Per Package
Starting
Sow seeds 2cm (1″) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48″) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48″) apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72″) apart.
Timing
Direct sow or transplant in late spring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature: 25-35°C (77-95°F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
Harvest
Summer Squash: Pick when small, if fruit gets big the plant stops producing. Check the plants regularly.
