Pumpkin 'Lunga di Napoli' (Cucurbita moschata) organic seeds
- The secret king of pumpkins. Seedless, nutty, orange fruit pulp in large quantities.
- Contents: Approx. 7 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€4.99
Description
You can wonderfully cut the pumpkin into slices and fry them like schnitzel in a pan or bake them in the oven. Of course, this variety is also suitable for pumpkin soup, jam, chutney, or cake, as well. Its typically nutty Muskat pumpkin flavour is simply gigantic.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Seed propagation | Organic production |
| 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 |
| Good companion plants | Broccoli, Maize, Marigold |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Dill, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Other names
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
German: Riesenkürbis, Gartenkürbis, Chörbse, Churbez, Kirbes, Plutzer, Winterkürbis
English: Squash, Winter squash, Giant pumpkin
French: Citrouille giraumon, Grosse courge
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