Pumpkins 'Blue Ballet' / 'Mini Blue Hubbard' / 'Chestnut Bu'
- Product number: 213450.1
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
A strong, long-lasting pumpkin that produces few vines. The fruits are very popular due to their distinct chestnut flavour. This American Hubbard pumpkin is the size of a Hokkaido, or rather: a round pumpkin with a tapering neck and bumpy skin. The colour is a beautiful grey-blue. With a size of 15-20 cm and a weight of 1-2 kg, it is an early-ripening and long-storing variety.
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 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 those varieties listed together, please specify.
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Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pompoen
Also known as: Chestnut Pumpkin
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 maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: Chestnut pumpkin
- English: Pumpkin
