Pumpkins 'Howden'
- Product number: 213950
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
A traditional American "pie pumpkin". Its highly rounded shape makes the variety very suitable for decoration, carving, etc. Dark orange, beautifully ribbed, strong stem. The fruits ripen late, so they won't rot before Halloween begins... The size of these weighty fruits: 10-15 kg with a dimension of 30x40cm.
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 other names by which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you have a clear preference for one of those listed together, please indicate this clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Pompoen
Also known as: Pie-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: Moderate
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: Pie pumpkin
- English: pumpkin
