Fairytale (Musquee de Provence) Pumpkin
Cucurbita moschata
Price: $4.31
SKU: 3319980190-100 days to maturity. Originating in southern France, this heirloom variety produces large, flattened fruits that resemble wheels of aged cheese. Each deeply ribbed pumpkin typically weighs between 15 and 20 pounds, measures 12–18 inches in diameter, and is about 6 inches deep.
At harvest, the fruit starts dark green and gradually matures to a rich, coppery mahogany brown when fully ripe. Its deeply scalloped rind encloses a dense, deep orange flesh. With a high flesh-to-cavity ratio, Fairytale has more usable flesh per fruit than many other varieties.
These vigorous plants grow on long, sprawling vines that can reach up to 10 feet in length. The pumpkins have a long shelf life, storing well for up to three months after harvest.
At harvest, the fruit starts dark green and gradually matures to a rich, coppery mahogany brown when fully ripe. Its deeply scalloped rind encloses a dense, deep orange flesh. With a high flesh-to-cavity ratio, Fairytale has more usable flesh per fruit than many other varieties.
These vigorous plants grow on long, sprawling vines that can reach up to 10 feet in length. The pumpkins have a long shelf life, storing well for up to three months after harvest.
Days to Maturity: 90
Growth Habit: Vining
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Growth Habit: Vining
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Best sowing Method: Direct Sow (in-situ)
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Planting Instructions: Choose a location that has warm, well-drained and fertile soil. Work in plenty of well composted organic matter and mulch established plants to conserve moisture, as squash are heavy water consumers. Sow directly into the garden after threat of frost has passed.
Sow five to six seeds, one inch deep, in hills or rows. Spacing is dependent on plant type. Vining varieties should be spaced on six foot centers while bush-types at twenty-four to thirty inches apart. When seeds germinate, cut off all but the strongest three or four seedlings.
When laying out your garden, remember to consider the growing habits of the varieties that you are planting. Some bush-types are compact while some vining types require a tremendous amount of space. Harvest time will also vary by type.
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