- Great French Heirloom Pumpkin
- Large fruit up to 8kg
- Can be eaten cooked or raw
Description
'Pumpkin- Musquee de Provence' seeds
Cucurbita moschata
- Great French Heirloom Pumpkin
- Large fruit up to 8kg
- Can be eaten cooked or raw
Large heirloom pumpkin originating from southern France. Traditional looking French pumpkin with a round flattened shape and heavily ribbed dark green skin which ripens to a terracotta tan colour. Fine sweet tender flesh. Fruit up to 8kg each. Stores incredibly well between 6-9 months. Great for baking, roasting and for soup. Can be eaten raw like canteloupe.
Also known as 'Fairytale' pumpkin.
Beds
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 6
Product code: F8-20
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 20mm |
| Season | Spring or after frost |
| Germination | 5-10 days @ 21-35°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Annual |
| Row Spacing | 200cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 120-140 days |
*Notes: Harvest fruit when vine dries out. Susceptible to mildew.
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How To Grow
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 1-3 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates or delivery timeframes, all delivery times are estimates only.
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| VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
| Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
| Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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| Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 | |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Pumpkin- Musquee de Provence
First time growing this pumpkin. Single vine has 4 large pumpkins. I can't wait to taste them in the coming month!
