- Italian heirloom
- Sweet flesh
Description
'Pumpkin- Tonda Padana' seeds
Cucurbita moschata
- Italian heirloom
- Sweet flesh
Heirloom from Northern Italy. Medium sized fruits grow to around 30cm and have speckled yellow and green skin with large deep uniform ribs. Flesh is dry and sweet and is traditionally used to make gnocchi, breads and soups but is also great for baking. Stores well.
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 10
Product code: E3-20
Best Months to Sow
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 20mm |
| Season | Spring or after frost |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 250cm |
| Plant Spacing | 100cm |
| Position | Part or full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 105 days |
*Notes: Harvest fruit when vine dries out. Susceptible to mildew.
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How To Grow
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