Rouge vif d'Etampes, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Is a more than 100 years old French pumpkin with deep-red-orange peel. It is popular in Southern Europe with its large, flattened spherical fruits of 5-10kg (10-20 lbs.). There it is sold in segments in the market place. D'Etampes with its firm, orange, somewhat sweet flesh is grown and used as a winter squash. A portion contains about 8 seeds.
| Product number: | 3690 |
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| Scientific name: | Cucurbita maxima |
| Botanic family: | The Squash Family - Cucurbitaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 110 |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: April–June |
| Sowing depth: | 3 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 23-25°C |
| Germination time: | 6–10 days |
| Plant spacing: | 50–80 cm |
| Row spacing: | 90–130 cm |
| Height: | 200–300 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | August–September |
| Seeds/g: | 2–10 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
The seed can be sown directly in the open field when the soil is properly warmed up (min. 15°C). It will not germinate, but will rot if the soil is cool. It is safest to start the plants indoors or in a greenhouse. Sow about 3 cm deep in pots, about 4 weeks before the estimated planting out. Keep at about 23-25 degrees until the seeds germinate. Then leave them in a fairly warm, bright and airy place. Harden them off gradually and plant out when the soil has warmed up and the risk of night frost has completely passed. Squash has sensitive roots, so be careful when planting.Spacing
Between plants 50-80 cm and 90-130 cm between rows. The pumpkin is a climber and can become very large. Give it ample space!Harvest
Harvest before frost harms the fruits. The pumpkin can be stored for several months. It is used in everything such as soups, casseroles, pies, desserts, marmalade and preserves.Seed
3-4 seeds/g.A portion contains about 8 seeds.
