{"product_id":"pumpkin-rocket-f1","title":"Pumpkin Rocket F1","description":"Unwins Pumpkin Rocket F1 are large Halloween-style Pumpkins. They have dark orange skin and are extremely uniform in size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seeds produce a good yield of large (6-9kg) fruits. Rocket pumpkins are not only suitable for carving at Halloween, but as they have tasty flesh they are also good for soups and pies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProduces large yields\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eIndoors\u003c\/b\u003e: Mar to May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Sep to Oct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow seeds individually on edge in small pots of firm, moist seed compost 2 cm deep. Cover with cling film and keep in warmth at 15–18 °C. As seedlings develop, remove cling film and grow under cool, light conditions, avoiding direct sunlight. Keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually acclimatise seedlings to outdoor conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out, allowing 90 cm between plants, after risk of frost has passed. Water and feed regularly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater sowing positions, then sow 2–3 seeds close together in a group 2 cm deep, spacing groups 90 cm apart. After germination, leave only the strongest seedling per group. Keep well watered in dry spells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePumpkins require frequent watering, especially in dry spells. Feed regularly with liquid fertiliser once fruits start swelling. Grow and ripen in full sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart indoors early and protect from cold for largest fruits. Only keep 1–2 developing pumpkins per plant to focus energy on fruit growth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989182468481,"sku":"WEST-30310822","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/4314cqy0wwq.jpg?v=1763473719","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/pumpkin-rocket-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}