Butternut Squash 'Ponca' (Cucurbita moschata) organic seeds
- One of the tastiest butternut pumpkin varieties.
- Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: CUC09BIO GTIN: 4251420501783
Description
Butternut squashes have a particularly pronounced sweet-nutty flavor. Their firm orange flesh is often roasted, used for soup or baked in the oven. 'Ponca' is one of the few old non-hybrid varieties among butternut pumpkins - a true heirloom cultivar.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June |
| Main harvest | October, September |
| Root system | Shallow roots |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 18-24° C |
| Germination time | 5-10 days |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 150 cm |
| Row spacing | 2 m |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Dill, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Indoor pre-culture in April, transplant outdoors in May. When planting, be very careful not to damage the sensitive root ball. In late May, the pumpkins can also be sown directly outdoors. Distance of plants about 60 cm. Loves warmth and lots of water. Harvest in July-September. This pumpkin can be stored for several months (6-10).
Other names
Botanical name: Cucurbita moschata, Gymnopetalum calyculatum, Pepo moschata
German: Riesenkürbis, Gartenkürbis, Chörbse, Churbez, Kirbes, Plutzer
English: Squash, Winter squash, Giant pumpkin
French: Citrouille giraumon, Grosse courge
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