Spreading type. Pear-shaped fruit with orange-red skin and flesh dark orange with a nutty flavour. Very tasty, suitable for long term storage. The fruit can reach 1.5 kg in size.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15/20ºC. Cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Botanical name | Cucurbita maxima |
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Fruit color | Orange |
| Germination (in days) | 10-15 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant use | Edible |
| Planting distance | 70 x 100 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 5 |
| Soil - Ph | Acid to neutral |
| Soil - Type | Deep, Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !