{"product_id":"pumpkin-kent-jap-seeds","title":"Pumpkin Kent\/Jap seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring an iconic Australian garden favorite to your backyard patch with \u003cb\u003eJap Pumpkin\u003c\/b\u003e (also widely known as \u003cb\u003eKent Pumpkin\u003c\/b\u003e). A cornerstone of vegetable gardens across the country, this outstanding \u003ci\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/i\u003e variety is celebrated for its reliable productivity, exceptional heat tolerance, and rich, chestnut-like flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pumpkins produce striking, medium-to-large ribbed fruits featuring a distinctive green skin mottled with grey, yellow, and bronze-speckled patches. Beneath its tough, protective rind lies deep orange, fine-grained flesh that is naturally sweet, nutty, and dry-textured—never watery. Its dense flesh holds its shape beautifully during cooking, making it the ultimate selection for roasting to caramelized perfection, blending into silky winter soups, mashing with butter, or baking into savory pies and pasties. Exceptional long-term storage qualities ensure that a successful harvest will keep your pantry well-stocked throughout the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich, Sweet Flavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Boasts a deep, nutty sweetness and dense, creamy texture that sets the standard for Australian culinary pumpkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExceptional Storage Life:\u003c\/b\u003e Tough, protective rind allows mature fruits to store easily for up to 5 to 6 months in a cool, dry pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Mildew Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e As a \u003ci\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/i\u003e species, it exhibits superior natural resistance to powdery mildew and thrives in hot summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Culinary Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds its form without becoming soggy, making it perfect for roasting, soups, gnocchi, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenerous Yields:\u003c\/b\u003e Strong, resilient vines produce heavy crops of nutritious fruits rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/i\u003e 'Jap' (syn. 'Kent')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Vigorous trailing vine. Requires ample space to spread across the ground or grow up heavy garden structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Tasmania, Victoria):\u003c\/b\u003e Late Spring to Early Summer (October to December, after all frost risk has passed and soil temperature is consistently above 20°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Spring and Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through Winter (avoiding mid-summer heavy rains).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun. Demands rich, fertile soil heavily conditioned with well-rotted compost or manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1–1.5 metres apart between plants; 2 metres between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e 6–10 days at warm soil temperatures (21°C–32°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e 110–120 days from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure long storage life, allow the pumpkins to mature fully on the vine until the connecting stem turns dry, hard, and corky. Harvest by cutting the stem with sharp secateurs, leaving 5cm of stem attached to the fruit. Cure the harvested pumpkins in a sunny, warm, and well-ventilated spot for 7–10 days prior to storing them in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54051333734673,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Kent_pumpkin_seeds_Tasmania.png?v=1785285598","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/pumpkin-kent-jap-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}