If you're looking for a pumpkin perfect for smaller spaces, the Golden Nugget pumpkin is a must-try—and now you can grow your own with Mr Fothergill’s seeds. This bush variety produces an excellent crop of tasty, medium-sized pumpkins with bright orange flesh and nutty flavour, ideal for pies, stuffings, and soups. The Golden Nugget pumpkin is an excellent choice if you’re new to growing pumpkins; its easy-care nature and high yields will have you roasting, stewing, and baking in no time. Plus, its compact growth makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. Discover more from our vegetable seeds collection, or browse through our pumpkin and squash seeds for additional options. If you're looking for space-saving gardening, check out our container garden seeds.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Direct sow
Depth: 12mm
Growing notes: Drop Golden Nugget pumpkin seeds 12mm (1/2") deep directly in their intended final growing position. Sow four or five seeds in each clump, later thinning them out to just the two strongest seedlings. Allow 100 cm (3’) between rows and 40-50 cm (16-20”) between clumps. When the young plants have five or six leaves, pinch out the growing tips to encourage the growth of side shoots. Grow alongside a fence if space in your garden is limited. Keep your pumpkins well-watered as they grow, and prepare the soil well before planting by adding organic material and/or complete fertiliser.

For more information, read our full guide on how to grow pumpkins.

Plant Characteristics

Yield: s will have you roasting, stewing, and baking in no time
Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes