Pumpkin 'Musquée de Provence' (Cucurbita moschata)
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2.76 € *
Base Price 0.55 €/ seed
apx. $3.21
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- Availability
- in stock
- Item number
- 1027
- Seed quantity:
- 5 Pcs.
- Botanical name:
- Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita pepo var. moschata
- Group:
- Seeds
Description
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.
Package with approx. 5 pumpkin seeds
Growing instructions
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.
Details: Plant description & care
- Plant family:
- Cucurbitaceae
- Plant height approx.:
- 30–50 cm
- Root system :
- Shallow roots
- Flower colour:
- Yellow
- Flowering period :
- July, June
- Location:
- Sun
- Water requirements:
- Water moderately
- Lifecycle :
- Annual
- Winter hardy up to:
- 5 °C
Sowing & cultivation
- Indoor pre-culture (seedling stage):
- April, March
- Sowing time outdoors:
- May
- Sowing depth:
- 1 – 2 cm
- Best germination temperature :
- 20 – 24 °C
- Germination time in days:
- 1 – 7
- Planting distance approx.:
- 150 – 200 cm
- Maturation time (days):
- 120 – 150
- Main harvest:
- October, September
Companion planting
- Bad intercropping partners:
- Cucumbers, Dill, Potatoes
- Good intercropping partners:
- Broccoli, Corn, Marigold
Other names
- German names:
- Churbez, Chörbse, Gartenkürbis, Kirbes, Moschuskürbis, Plutzer
- English names:
- Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Squash, Winter crookneck squash
- French names:
- Courge muscade, Courge musquée, Giraumon
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