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Cucuribta maxima
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 660
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Annual vine
Seed per packet: Approx 12
A miniature version of the butternut pumpkin growing to only 20 cm long with a tan coloured skin and bright orange flesh with a sweet nutty flavour and a fine texture.
A great little pumpkin that produces a good harvest and is resistant to powdery mildew.
Adaptable to most good garden soils but prefers a rich soil with generous amount of water in full sun.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Early Summer
Cool climate: Mid Spring to Early Summer
Sow: 2cm deep
Sow 3-4 seeds in raised mounds 1 metre apart in direct in growing position. Thin to to the stwo strongest plants in each mound.
Plant space: 1 metre
Row Space: 1 metre
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 14 weeks
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