Germinating orange squash pumpkin

[Scottishnewbie]

i have a few of these seeds but can't remember if they are summer or winter squashes; and also when i should be germinating.

anyone any ideas please?

[Two_Sheds]

Is that the name of them?
I Googled but found nothing.

Squashes will be sown in April, because they are tender and can't go outside until May. They grow really fast too, so you don't want them taking over your windowsills

[Scottishnewbie]

Is that the name of them?
I Googled but found nothing.

Squashes will be sown in April, because they are tender and can't go outside until May. They grow really fast too, so you don't want them taking over your windowsills

yup, i googled too and didnt find anything either, but that's the name on the packet (given to me), so i am a bit stumped as well - had hoped someone wiser than me would know

[Alison]

If it's called a pumpkin then it's probably a winter squash but I don't know for sure.

[Scottishnewbie]

If it's called a pumpkin then it's probably a winter squash but I don't know for sure.

oh now i didnt know that! really helpful - many thanks. will treat it as a winter and see what happens. grand!

[Jeanied]

Now I'm really confused - I treat all squashes the same - winter or summer. Is this wrong?

[realfood]

I see that you are in Fife, and you would be advised not to plant out in the final position till the beginning of June, because of the danger of frost. Even then, give the plants some cloche protection for the first few weeks, in case there are cold east winds blowing off the sea.
It is almost certainly a Winter squash.

[realfood]

Basically, Summer squashes are used early before they are fully mature. Winter squashes are grown till they are mature, hardened off in late Autumn and stored to be used through the Winter. I am still eating my Winter squashes, which are sweet and nutty tasting. The sowing and growing methods are similar for both types.