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Cucuribta moschata
Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 379
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Characteristics: Annual vine
Seed per packet: 6
This is an old Heirloom pumpkin from France. It is deeply ribbed and has a very smooth hard surface. It is dark green in colour when immature, and as it matures it turns a gorgeous deep mahogany. It is fine grained and well suited for pies. A unique eating and ornamental pumpkin.
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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