Pumpkin - Musquée de Provence

OH. All cucurbits originated in South America. When the Spanish brought pumpkins back to Europe, this one was bred in Southern France over 400 years ago. Steeped in French history this pumpkin is often a key ingredient in traditional French dishes. It is also known by the names Moscata di Provenza, Calabaza de Castilla (Castilla Squash) or Fairytale pumpkin. The latter needs no explanation when you set eyes on the beauty contained in this pumpkin. A large wide pumpkin with deep ribs, green when young, ripening to a deep orangey brown, it bears striking resemblance to the pumpkin Cinderella’s fairy godmother transformed into her coach. Although, not to be confused with the Cinderella Pumpkin. Excellent keepers, producing 2-3 fruit per vine which can weigh on average between 5-15 Kg! Cheese pumpkin is another name associated with this pumpkin referring not to its flavour but to the cheese wheel shape and the rich, creamy and smooth texture making it ideal for pumpkin pies as well as many savoury dishes.

Sow into trays in early September as this a long season pumpkin. Prick out to 4cm diagonal spacing when true leaves appear. Transplant into fertile soil at 50cm diagonal spacing when chance of frost has passed.

10 seeds.