Pumpkins 'Tonda Padana' / 'Americana Tonda'
- Product number: 216070
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
A pumpkin with an ancient Italian tradition. The medium-sized, round, dark green fruits are 20 cm in diameter and have several vertical bright yellow stripes. The weight is 3-4 kg, each plant yields 2-5 fruits. The white, soft flesh tastes best when eaten young (unripe). A fast-growing vine, good for storage.
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 shelf life. 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 specify it clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Pompoen
English: Pumpkin
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Pumpkin
