Pumpkin 'Golden Nugget'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Golden Nugget'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Golden Nugget is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Golden Nugget is a weakly acidic soil - neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Golden Nugget from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Golden Nugget about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Golden Nugget

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Golden Nugget is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Golden Nugget