Seed Freaks - Pumpkin - Rouge Vif D'Etampes - 12 seeds approx

Pumpkins

Seed Freaks – Pumpkin – Rouge Vif D’Etampes – 12 seeds approx

$4.50

PUMPKIN: ROUGE VIF D’ETEMPES / CINDERELLA PUMPKIN

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA) 

The model for Cinderella’s carriage; this French heirloom grows well in a cooler climate and produces large fruits which are full flavoured, good for roast and soups.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate:  SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: AUG – NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.5

Rich well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or in trays.

Plant seed 2.5cm deep, transplant or thin to 80-100cm apart.

Let the plant die back completely before cutting the stem and storing.

Never carry pumpkins by the stem.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

95 – 100 Days

APPROX 12 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY

 

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