PUMPKIN: TONDA PADANA

(CUCURBITA MOSCHATA)

 

This Northern Italian Heirloom with it’s speckled green, deep ribbed skin and orange flesh is your go to for the taste of authentic Italian gnocchi. It is also the perfect variety for use in any bread recipes which incorporates pumpkin, in addition to being a beautiful roasting and soup pumpkin.

Stores well.

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

Plant seed 2.5cm deep,

transplant or thin to 80-100cm apart.

Protect seeds from birds/rodents with an upturned pot.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

105-110 Days

APPROX 5 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY