Large crops of very straight and uniform, dark green shiny fruits with thin skins, crisp flesh and excellent flavour. Plants are tolerant of powdery mildew.Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.Characteristics:When to Sow: March-May indoors, outdoors May When To Harvest: July-OctoberSoil Type: Fertile, moisture retentive Advice: Pick regularly to encourage cropping Packet Contents: Average 10 seedsLatin name: Cucurbita pepoTransplanting: Will need transplanting Johnsons\' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons\' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can\'t find something you\'re looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and Molluscs are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.