Kent Pumpkin Seeds
Sweet and versatile, the Kent pumpkin, also known as the J.A.P (or Just Another Pumpkin), is a classic heirloom variety that remains a firm favourite among Australian gardeners. These fantastic pumpkin seeds produce delicious, round, medium-sized pumpkins with excellent flavour and good storage life. Their firm, bright orange flesh is ideal for roasting, baking, or making into pies or hearty soups. With a unique green and yellow mottled skin, the Kent pumpkin is as beautiful as it is tasty.
Kent pumpkin seeds perform well even in low-quality soils, preferring lower nutrient levels than most vegetable crops. This popular long-maturing variety is well-suited to regions with long, hot summers.
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How To Grow
Sow J.A.P or Kent pumpkin seeds in clumps of 2-3 seeds, spacing each clump 60cm (2’) apart. Place the seeds on their edges so that they don't rot, but ensure that they are kept moist. The soil must be warm and should not be very fertile—over-fertile soils result in poor fruit growth and excessive leaves.
Thin to the strongest seedling in each group when they emerge. Provide liquid feeds, and if needed, hand-pollinate the female flowers. Harvest your Kent pumpkins when the stalks become dry. Fruits store for 4-5 months if kept dry and uninjured.
For more information, see our full guide on how to grow pumpkins.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
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Refunds
All goods we sell must be of acceptable quality and fit for the purpose they are sold for. If your seeds or bulbs do not grow for whatever reason we will happily provide you with a replacement. For all other products, please contact our head office through our contact us page. Please note we are not required to give refunds for change of mind or under any other circumstances.
Support
All of us at Mr Fothergill's genuinely care for our customers and insist that the quality of all our seeds, bulbs, garden equipment and level of customer service are of the highest standards - we want you to enjoy shopping with us. However, we are only human and very occasionally things can go wrong with the picking or delivery process. Please rest assured that, on the rare occasions where this proves to be the case, we will always do our very best to put things right. Please contact us if you require support.
Important Note
These seeds are treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees.
Our Guarantee
Quality is paramount to our business, our seeds and bulbs undergo germination and growth tests before being offered for sale to ensure they comply with our strict quality standards. Through this knowledge we guarantee that all of our seeds and bulbs will grow, providing peace of mind that if they do not grow we will send you a replacement.
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