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SKU: GS0410
Pumpkin Nest Egg
Cucurbita pepo
The pumpkin is an annual plant. Germination rate 91%.
€1.99
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- Germination measured for the batch
- Paper packet with the packing date
- Within two working days, anywhere in the country.
- Ordered by 15:00 — shipped the same working day
- 14-day return — the right of withdrawal by law
Specifications
- English name
- Cucurbita pepo Nest Egg
- Germination rate
- 91%
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
Pumpkin Nest Egg: variety and characteristics
Pumpkin Nest Egg (Cucurbita pepo) is an annual vegetable of the Gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). The pumpkin is an annual plant.
The gourds are shaped like an ostrich egg.
They are ideal for garden decoration.
Harvested in August – October.
The pumpkin is the symbol of the autumn garden — for roasting, pies, soups, purées and long winter storage. Besides edible ones, there are also ornamental varieties for decoration.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 91%
- Pack size: 1 g
- Sowing: March and April; direct or as seedlings
- Harvest: August – October
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Pumpkin Nest Egg
Pumpkin Nest Egg seeds are sown in March and April. The harvest is gathered in August – October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Pumpkin Nest Egg
- Sowing method: direct or seedlings
- Depth: 3–4 cm
- Spacing: 1–2 m
- Germination: 5–10 days at 20–25 °C
- Position: sunny spot
Sow the seeds in March - April. They are placed indoors, covered with glass. In May they are sown outdoors. Likes a sunny spot and moderate watering.
Sow directly into warm soil (above 15 °C) at 2–3 seeds per hill, or plant transplants at 3–4 weeks. The pumpkin likes rich, fertilised soil and generous watering when the fruit sets.
Harvest and use
Harvest when the stalk dries and the skin cannot be dented by a fingernail. Leave pumpkins in the sun for 1–2 weeks to “cure” before storing.
Frequently asked questions
When should Pumpkin Nest Egg be sown?
The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct or seedlings.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 91%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
How long does a pumpkin keep?
Well-ripened pumpkins with the whole stalk keep for 3–6 months in a dry, cool place (10–15 °C).
When is pumpkin sown?
Directly outdoors after the last frosts — late April and May; for an earlier harvest, transplants from early April.
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