Pumpkin 'Flat White Boer'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Flat White Boer'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Flat White Boer is thought of as hardy, so Flat White Boer will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Flat White Boer tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Flat White Boer from seed

Sow in spring

Look to ensure a distance 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Flat White Boer about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Flat White Boer

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

Harvesting Flat White Boer

120 days to harvest

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Other Names for Pumpkin 'Flat White Boer'

FW Boer, FW Boer VN, Flat White Boer VN