Turban Squash (Cucurbita maxima) seeds

Pumpkin variety with irregularly shaped, decorative fruits and sweet and mild taste.
Contents: Approx. 5 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€2.39

Product number: 1080 GTIN: 4250601205366

Description

Turban squash belongs to the giant pumpkins (Cucurbita maxima). The fruits reach 1-1.5 kg and are highly decorative and varied in shape. The flesh is firm and sweet and has a mild taste. If that pronounced cucumber aroma of many pumpkin varieties is too intense for you, this one will do the trick for you! The mild taste of the turban squash fits well with different foods. In addition, ripe turban pumpkins can be stored for many months.

Lifecycle	Annual
Species	Cucurbitaceae
Flower colour	Yellow
Flowering months	July, June
Main harvest	October, September
Root system	Shallow roots

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	150 cm
Good companion plants	Nasturtium
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. Space the plants about 100 cm apart from each other.
Loves a permeable, nutrient-rich soil, warmth and plenty of water.

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

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

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