Pumpkin 'Musquée de Provence' (Cucurbita moschata) seeds
- The French breeding probably belongs to the most decorative and delicate muscat squash varieties. With its especially sweet and delicate flavour, the squash is excellent for desserts, jams, and sweet dishes.
- Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: 1027 GTIN: 4250601205069
Description
This winter squash is native to Peru and New Mexico, where it has been cultivated since around 3000 BC. The pumpkin 'Muscade de Provence' belongs to the most decorative and tastiest of these types of squash.
The flattened round fruits with deeply incised ribs mature to a warm bronze tone and can then reach a diameter of 30-40 cm and a weight of 5-18 kg. Their flesh is firm, orange-red and bears a hint of chestnut. To obtain such a splendid specimen requies some effort though - the winter squash requires a lot of heat, plenty of nutrients, plenty of space and four months time to grow and mature.
The flattened round fruits with deeply incised ribs mature to a warm bronze tone and can then reach a diameter of 30-40 cm and a weight of 5-18 kg. Their flesh is firm, orange-red and bears a hint of chestnut. To obtain such a splendid specimen requies some effort though - the winter squash requires a lot of heat, plenty of nutrients, plenty of space and four months time to grow and mature.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Cucurbitaceae |
| Eventual height | 20-60 cm |
| 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 |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 150 cm |
| Good companion plants | Broccoli, Maize, Marigold |
| Bad companion plants | Cucumber, Dill, Potatoes |
Sowing and care
Preculture in April. Plant in pots and transplant outdoors after a hardening phase after the blackthorn winter 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. Place the plants about 100 cm apart from each other.
Loves a permeable, nutrient-rich soil, warmth and plenty of water.
Loves a permeable, nutrient-rich soil, warmth and plenty of water.
Other names
Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo var. moschata, Cucurbita moschata
German: Moschuskürbis, Gartenkürbis, Chörbse, Churbez, Kirbes, Plutzer
English: Squash, Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter crookneck squash
French: Courge musquée, Courge muscade, Giraumon
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