WINTER SQUASH ’Lunga Piena di Napoli’
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An old and interesting Italian variety. Strong growing rate with spreading or climbing shoots. Fruits are bell-shaped with an elongated upper part. They appear on plants at the end of summer. They are filled with fiberless, firm flesh, exceptionally tasty and fragrant. In Italy this squash is stuffed, sliced, fried, roasted or sauteed. It is also used to make pumpkin jam.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 15/20ºC. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Use
Edible
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Flowering
| Flowering period | June, July, August, Summer |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cucurbita moschata |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | April, May, June, Spring |
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| Harvest period | August, September, October, Summer-Autumn |
| Germination (days) | 5-10 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 8 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Edible |
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| Distance between plants | 100 x 100 cm |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | Fertile, Rich, Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Moist |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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