Pumpkins 'Black Forest' (Kabocha-Type) / 'Anna Swartz Hubba'
- Product number: 213400
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
A small, dark green to almost black pumpkin. Slightly flattened round in shape with a thick stem, fruit diameter 15-20 cm with a weight of 2-3 kg. This variety keeps very well and has a good, rich flavour. The flesh is orange, rather dry and sweet. There are 4-5 fruits per plant.
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather gives the best storability. All pumpkins are edible! For some varieties, we list synonyms, which are the names under which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you have a clear preference for one of the varieties listed together, please indicate this clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pompoen 'Black Forest'
Also known as: Anna Swartz Hubbard
English: Pumpkin 'Black Forest'
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin 'Black Forest'
- Also known as: Anna Swartz Hubbard
- English: Pumpkin 'Black Forest'
