{"product_id":"pumpkin-sweet-dumpling-1938","title":"Pumpkin Sweet Dumpling Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Dumpling is a charming small-fruited Pumpkin producing individual-sized fruits with creamy ivory skin beautifully striped and mottled with dark green. Fruits typically weigh around 200 g and contain sweet, tender orange flesh with a rich flavour that makes this an excellent small culinary pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe convenient size makes Sweet Dumpling particularly good for baking whole or halving and stuffing. The flesh becomes soft, sweet and creamy when roasted and pairs beautifully with grains, herbs, cheeses, nuts or savoury fillings. It can also be used in soups, curries, mash and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin skin becomes tender when cooked and can generally be eaten along with the flesh, particularly when the fruits are roasted. This makes Sweet Dumpling an easy pumpkin to prepare with very little waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are relatively compact and bushy compared with many sprawling winter pumpkins, making them particularly useful for smaller vegetable gardens and raised beds. Despite their modest size, plants are productive and can carry multiple small fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature fruits also have useful keeping qualities, storing for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 months\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions. Allow them to mature fully before harvest and cure them carefully to maximise storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e, Sweet Dumpling belongs to the diverse species that also includes zucchini, many summer squashes, Delicata and numerous ornamental gourds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 15 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–February\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–January\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 20–30 mm deep directly into warm, prepared soil, or raise seedlings in pots or trays for transplanting. In frost-prone climates, wait until all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 80 cm–1 m between plants. Although more compact than many pumpkin varieties, provide sufficient room for plants to spread comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep plants consistently watered during active growth, flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at soil level where possible rather than regularly wetting the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when fruits have developed their mature cream and dark green colouring, the rind has hardened and the stem begins to dry. Cut from the plant with a section of stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCure mature pumpkins in a warm, dry, well-ventilated position before storing in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Properly cured fruits can store for approximately 3–4 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 83–100 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649649463514,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_18409dfb-1e5a-44a7-802a-cd66d6295093.jpg?v=1754016768","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/pumpkin-sweet-dumpling-1938","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}