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Pumpkin ‘Moonshine’ (Cucurbita pepo)
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Type: Half-Hardy Annual

Pumpkin ‘Moonshine’ is a beautiful, ghostly white pumpkin variety prized for its smooth skin, excellent shape, and striking pale colour — perfect for autumn displays, carving, decorating, or festive centrepieces. Beyond its looks, the flesh is firm and flavourful, ideal for roasting, soups, and baking. Strong vines and good vigour make it a reliable, easy-to-grow choice for gardeners of all levels.

Plant Details

Type: Half-hardy annual
Height: Trailing vine
Fruit Size: Medium (3–5kg)
Harvest: Sept – Oct
Position: Full sun; rich, fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Apr indoors; May–Jun outdoors after frost
Germination: 7–10 days at 18–24°C
Transplant: Plant out after danger of frost
Spacing: 90–120cm between plants
Care: Water consistently and mulch well; feed regularly for best-sized pumpkins

Why You’ll Love It

Ghost-white skin — perfect for autumn and Halloween displays
Great flavour for roasting, soups, and baking
Vigorous, productive vines
Reliable performer even in cooler summers

Top Tip

Place a tile or straw beneath each developing pumpkin to keep the underside clean and help prevent rot. Feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser to encourage strong, healthy fruits.

Perfect For

Autumn displays & Halloween carving
Home gardens & pumpkin patches
Cooking and baking
Decorative harvest-themed arrangements

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