These lovely fruits need no description, being one of the healthiest foods you can eat, providing roughage as well as being sweet and juicy, so people in warmer countries can soon have a long-lived fruit tree in their garden! These plants also make attractive indoor container plants for growers in colder climates. ... Learn More

Usually a pale green to yellow when ripe, this amazing fruit is much larger than a grapefruit, with sweet flesh and thick spongy rind. By far the largest citrus in the world, the pummelo can reach 12" in diameter. Similar in appearance to a large grapefruit, it is native to South and Southeast Asia and is a natural citrus fruit, not a hybrid, and is indeed one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus were produced by hybridisation. The pummelo tree itself bears most attractive white flowers and generally has a somewhat crooked trunk and low, irregular branches. ... Learn More

Giant pinky-yellow pumpkins which have been developed over the years to grow to produce the maximum sized fruit of any plant. Although grown primarily for competition, the dark flesh of the mature pumpkin is tasty when used as pie filling. ... Learn More

An unusual miniature pumpkin, producing many white fruits per plant, each one the average size of a tennis ball. A favourite 'mini variety' amongst children for Halloween, it is also widely used as a wedding table and Christmas decoration. It does have culinary uses though, with sweet white flesh, and is ideal stuffed and baked as individual fruits. Requires a sunny, sheltered position and its more compact nature, makes it idea for growing up walls and trellis with some support or left to sprawl on a vegetable patch. ... Learn More

A hybrid 'Munchkin' type producing small, white pumpkins, typically 750 grams in size. Fruits feature excellent skin finish and strong handles. Fruit diameter 12-14cm in size. Recommended cropping of 5-10 fruits per plant. ... Learn More

A pumpkin variety that does not take up too much space in the garden and produces the most perfect miniature pumpkins, full of flavour as well as being ornamental. They are great for Halloween carving, and, as the name suggests, Cinnamon Girl can be combined with the favourite spice of winter in any pumpkin recipe. But the flesh is not sweet, so be sure to use plenty of sugar. ... Learn More

An absolute monster for the garden if you have the room! This giant pumpkin variety holds both the American and Canadian records for size, over 1000lb in weight, so why not create your very own monster in time for Halloween. Despite the size it is also very good to eat, but with a pumpkin this size their will be enough soup and pie for the whole neighbour hood! The ultimate variety for giant pumpkin contests holding the world record at 1689lb. How big can you grow? Prefers a sheltered, sunny position, with plenty of space! ... Learn More

Medium sized, unusual-looking pumpkin, very decorative and popular for the Halloween season. The 'Goosebumps' make it even more creepy when carved into a Jack-o'-Lantern! Please note the quantity of warts can vary depending on conditions. ... Learn More

Producing large, round orange fruits of up to 25kg, this is a real showstopper and a great one for the children ( and the big kids too) to grow in competitions, though a 'hundredweight' is more likely to be achieved if just a single fruit is left to grow on each plant. Perhaps not one for the smaller gardens, but great for larger spaces or the vegetable patch. A great variety for roasting, soups and pies, as well as some monster Halloween lanterns! Best grown in a sheltered position in full sun, with well-drained soil. ... Learn More

Jack-Be-Little is a small trailing pumpkin. Each plant can produce about 8 cute round, ribbed orange fruits which can be used for miniature Halloween lanterns. The flesh can be used for pumpkin soup and the hollowed out shell can be used for serving various stuffings. ... Learn More

A versatile, hybrid pumpkin that can be used for decoration, carving or eating and will reach full maturity in the late summer/autumn just in time for Halloween. Matures from dark green to deep orange, developing dark green warts and scabs along the way, making it a more unusual looking addition to your garden. Ideal for eating, turning soft and sweet when roasted. Medium vigour vine. Fruit size 5-7Kg; typically 30cm tall by 25cm wide. ... Learn More

A classic Hallowe'en variety, with upright shape and classy appearance. Good deep orange colour and strong handle; well defined ribs. Fruit typically 6.8-11.4Kg depending upon number left on vine. Produces a high yield. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. ... Learn More

An extra-large white pumpkin, with fruit typically growing to over 15kg in size. Good white colour that is retained well after harvest making it suitable for carving and a real Halloween talking point! The deep orange flesh is delicious roasted. Pumpkins are hungry and thirsty plants. Water freely and frequently especially during dry spells. Once fruits swell in earnest feed plants regularly with a liquid fertiliser. Best grown with one fruit per plant. ... Learn More

A great 'traditional look' pumpkin, suitable for both lantern making at Halloween, or for the dining table with firm, nutty, orange flesh, ideal for roasting or in soups and pies. With fruits weighing between 5-10kg they are a real, solid heavyweight and a great addition to the allotment, vegetable patch or kitchen garden. Prefers full sun and a sheltered position ... Learn More

This is a real cracker for the vegetable patch or talking point around the dinner table, with a bright orange skin and a multitude of green warts! The 'warty goblin' truly lives up to the name, great for Halloween lanterns with a extra scary warty edge, and for eating too, something a little different to grow! Prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. ... Learn More