Squash

Pumpkin

One vine, one big orange globe — feed weekly and keep off the ground.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Very rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Fruit

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks short-season pumpkin varieties bred for cool climates like London's temperate summers.

Crocus

Offers large terracotta pots suitable for container-growing compact pumpkin varieties outdoors.

Amazon UK

Supplies ergonomic hand tools for soil preparation and harvesting mature pumpkins efficiently.