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Pumpkins 'Asterix'

Pumpkins 'Asterix'

Product number: 213190
Origin: Central America
Latin: Cucurbita moschata

A lovely, round pumpkin of 15-20 cm in diameter with a strikingly beautiful "leopard print". This variety is closely related to the butternut squash and has the same fine texture and pleasant taste! The fruits have a long shelf life; after long storage, the green pattern fades.

Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather ensures the best storability. All pumpkins are edible! For some varieties, we list the 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.

Names:
Latin: Cucurbita moschata
Dutch: Pompoen
Also: Butternut Squash
English: Pumpkin

Sowing method: From mid-March (indoors) or from mid-May outdoors in their final growing position. Planting distance 100x150 cm. Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without problems. The growing tips should be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting in dry weather ensures the best storability.

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