Pumpkin 'Autumn gold'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Autumn gold'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Autumn gold is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Autumn gold requires a soil ph of 5.5 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Autumn gold from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.96 feet (91.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Autumn gold

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Autumn gold is a tender plant.

Harvesting Autumn gold