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“The extra good news is that no preparation is needed – the seeds can just be scooped out of the pumpkin rind and added to a bird feeder or a dish. The birds will help themselves.”
Pumpkins are best grown from seed indoors, but can also be sown later outdoors in a sheltered spot, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
They said Britons can sow indoors from mid to late April, sowing the flat seeds on their side. They added: “You can also sow directly outdoors where you want your plants to grow.
“Sow two to three seeds per planting hole, in late May or early June. Cover with cloches, jars or plastic sheeting. Leave this in place for two weeks, or as long as possible, after germination. Thin the seedlings, leaving only the strongest one to grown on.
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