The Great Pumpkin Competition

Why not enter our Great Pumpkin Competition?

• In May, plant one seed in a 10cm diameter plastic flower pot
• When the plant has grown to about 10cm, plant it out in the ground or put it into a very large pot
• Cut the top off a large plastic bottle and use the rest of the bottle as a cover to protect your young plant
• Water every day if necessary and feed once a week
• Once the pumpkin starts to form, protect it underneath by laying it on straw, on a large tile or piece of paving slab or a large piece of polystyrene
• Your pumpkin should be fully grown by October
• Measure round the widest part of your pumpkin and weigh it on a pair of bathroom scales. Get someone to take a photo of you doing this
• Send in your results and photo to the Bushy Park Young Gardeners' website.

Look out for ideas on this website, on how to use your pumpkin at Halloween.

The Development of a Pumpkin: