Pumpkins 'Gele Centenaar' / 'Jaune (Gros) de Paris' / 'Mam'
- Product number: 213800
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
One of the most famous pumpkins in the Netherlands, irregularly round in shape and pinkish-yellow in color. Usually, a rough network develops on the surface upon ripening. The pumpkin is large, can be stored for several months, and weighs between 15 and 50 kg.
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather provides 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 these varieties listed together, please specify.
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Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pompoen
Also known as: 'Jaune (Gros) de Paris', 'Mammouth', 'Gele Reus'
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: Moderate
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: 'Yellow (Large) de Paris', 'Mammoth', 'Yellow Giant'
- English: pumpkin
