Spreading pumpkin type with long shoots. The pumpkin can be of 5 to 10 kgs weight. Round, slightly flattened fruit. The skin colour is orange with a slight gray covering. Thecrispy flesh is salmon-orange and rich in vitamin A and C. Good variety for long term storage.
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 | 4 |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |