Squash Buttercup (Cucurbita maxima) seeds

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Squash 'Buttercup' (Cucurbita maxima) seeds

Das süße Fruchtfleisch hat eine samtige Textur und eignet sich für Suppen, Pürees und vieles mehr.
Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

30,61 kr

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SKU: CUC20

GTIN: 4251420519719

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Buttercup is a traditional pumpkin variety from the USA.

The sweet flesh has a velvety texture, making it ideal for soups, purées, and more. In the USA, it is also commonly used for desserts. The flavour is buttery and slightly nutty.

The dark green, blocky fruits can weigh up to 2 kg.

Plant description

Species:	Cucurbitaceae
Root system:	Shallow roots
Flower colour:	Yellow
Fruit colour:	Grün
Special features:	Needs darkness to germinate
Use:	Edible plant Vegetable
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	June July
Eventual height:	100-150 cm

Growing advice

Soil type:	Humus-rich Moist Fresh Nutrient-rich Free-draining
Sowing depth:	2-3 cm
Nutrient requirements:	Heavy feeder
Planting distance:	150 cm
Bad companion plants:	Dill Cucumber Potatoes
Good companion plants:	Broccoli Maize Marigold
Row spacing:	150 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	5-10 days
Water requirement:	High
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	May

Vorkultur im April, Jungpflanzen im Mai auspflanzen. Abstand der Pflanzen ca 150 cm. Liebt Wärme und viel Wasser. Ernte im Juli-September.

Other names

Botanical name:	Cucurbita maxima
French names:	Citrouille Giraumon, Grosse Courge
English names:	Squash, Winter Squash, Giant Pumpkin

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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