Leafy Salads
Our range of leafy salad varieties bred for colour, texture and harvest reliability to support professional UK growers.
Red October is a striking Hubbard-type pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) producing uniform, bright red fruits weighing between 3 and 5 kg. The fruits have a firm skin and decorative appearance, making them equally suited for ornamental and fresh market sales. Flesh colour is deep orange with a mild flavour profile.
110–115 days
Days to maturity
Performs best in well-drained soils under full sun.
3–5 kg
Average fruit weight
Medium-sized fruit with strong visual appeal.
Hubbard-type, elongated-oval
Fruit shape
Distinctive ribbed structure with vibrant red skin.
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Varieties may differ within regions
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