Pumpkin 'Golden Nugget' Seeds
Cucurbita maxima 'Golden Nugget'
How to grow Pumpkin 'Golden Nugget' from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 20 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 85-100 days
- Best sown in: spring, summer
- Seed storage life: 5 years
- Packet: approx. 12 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | spring, summer |
| melbourne | spring, summer |
| brisbane | spring, autumn |
| perth | spring, summer |
| canberra | spring, summer |
| adelaide | spring, summer |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 20 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 7-14 days.