{"product_id":"pumpkin-turkish-turban-seeds","title":"Pumpkin Turkish Turban Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTurkish Turban is one of the most distinctive heirloom pumpkins, producing heavily ribbed, striped orange fruits up to approximately 30 cm across. Each develops its characteristic raised central “turban” or cap, often dramatically patterned in orange, cream, green and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDocumented by the mid-19th century, Turkish Turban was described in England by 1845, where its extraordinary appearance saw it regarded largely as an ornamental curiosity. Despite its decorative reputation, the firm golden flesh is edible and pleasantly sweet, making it useful for roasting, soups, baking and purées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlants form vigorous trailing vines and produce hard-skinned fruits that keep well once fully mature. The spectacular fruits are excellent for autumn displays, but unlike purely ornamental gourds, they can head to the kitchen afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 5–12 seeds per gram. Approximately 8 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTropics: February–September\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: August–February\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: September–December\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: October–December, after frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSow approximately 2–3 cm deep directly where plants are to grow once the soil has warmed, with an ideal soil temperature of approximately 20–32°C. In frost-prone climates, sow after the last frost or start seed under protection for later transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpace plants approximately 90–120 cm apart with 2–2.5 m between rows. Grow in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil and maintain consistent moisture during active growth and fruit development. Harvest once the skin has hardened and the stem begins to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 100 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\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":48602883129562,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/FA28BB18-AF4B-4A34-AE34-1FB379A85391.jpg?v=1789513459","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/pumpkin-turkish-turban-seeds","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}