Rouge Vif d'Etampes - Pumpkins/squashes
kü31 (Cucurbita maxima)
Description
Large, round cushion-shaped, ridged fruit, skin and flesh orange in colour. Vigorous growth, climbing habit. Stores reasonably well.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Fruit size | 5-25 kg |
|---|---|
| Skin | orange-red |
| Flesh | orange |
| Storage suitability | middling |
| Development time | 100 days |
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Temperature requirements | high |
| Cucurbita maxima | |
| Nutrient requirements | medium-high |
| Seed spacing in the row | 100 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 150-200 cm |
| Sowing depth | 3-4 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |