Leafy Salads
Our range of leafy salad varieties bred for colour, texture and harvest reliability to support professional UK growers.
Challenger is a high-performing, large-fruited hybrid pumpkin. Maturing in around 100 days, it produces deep orange fruits with pronounced ribbing and a long, thick green handle. Plants have a reduced vine habit and display a high level of resistance to Powdery and Downy Mildew, ensuring excellent fruit quality even in challenging late-season conditions. Average yield is two sizeable pumpkins per plant, each weighing between 10 – 12 kg (22–27 lb).
100
Days to maturity
Late-season maturity for maximum fruit size
10 – 12 kg (22–27 lbs)
Average Fruit Size
Large, well-shaped pumpkins ideal for carving.
High resistance to Powdery Mildew
Disease Tolerance
Maintains foliage health for longer harvest windows
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Varieties may differ within regions
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