Pumpkins 'Potiron d' Alençon'
- Product number: 215137
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
A tasty and very old French variety, which was untraceable for years... this one originated (or was widely cultivated) around Alençon, an old city between Le Mans and Caen. The deep orange fruits are elongated in shape (20 cm x 30-50 cm) and weigh between 3-5 kg. The fine texture, together with the delicate, nutty aroma was and is praised, the French certainly know what's good...
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 the names by which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you clearly prefer one of those varieties mentioned together, please indicate that clearly.
Denominations:
Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pumpkin 'Potiron d' Alençon'
English: Pumpkin 'Potiron d' Alençon'
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin 'Potiron d'Alençon'
- Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
- English: Pumpkin 'Potiron d' Alençon'
