Pumpkins 'Mongogo de Guatemala'
- Product number: 214190
- Origin: Central America
- Latin: Cucurbita pepo
A special small pumpkin from Central America. The medium-sized, round, dark green fruits are 15-20 cm in diameter and have 10 vertical light green stripes. The weight is 2-4 kg, each plant yields 2-5 fruits. The white, soft flesh tastes best when eaten young (unripe). A fast-growing climber, heat-loving, stores well.
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without 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 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 those varieties listed together, please indicate this clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita pepo
Dutch: Pompoen 'Mongogo de Guatemala'
English: Pumpkin 'Mongogo de Guatemala'
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Central 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 'Mongogo de Guatemala'
- Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
- English: Pumpkin 'Mongogo de Guatemala'
