Cucurbita maxima
Valenciano Pumpkin- Open Pollinated Seed
Valenciano pumpkins are a variety that can be used ornamentally or eaten.
The fruit is white to blueish grey and flatter in shape, fruit is often 8-10lbs.
The flesh is bright yellow and very dense, perfect for making pies and other delicious recipes.
Days to Maturity 110 Days
Packet Contains 10 seeds
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Growing Pumpkins - Benefits and Instructions
Benefits of Growing Pumpkins
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Superfood - The edible seeds of pumpkins are full of healthy fats, protein, zinc, iron, magnesium and many more nutrients which make them very beneficial to your health in a variety of ways.
- Nutritional Profile -One of the most nutrient dense fruits you can eat! Packed with Vitamin A and C, folate, potassium and fibre.
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Use in: Soups, Stews, Curries, Baked goods
Growing Instructions
Culture:
Harvesting:
Harvest before a killing frost or when pumpkins are deep orange in colour. Simply cut from the vine leaving 4-6 inches of stem attached to the fruit. Store in a cool, dry area.
Storage/Preparation:
Clean harvested pumpkins with soapy water to remove soil and kill pathogens on the surface of the fruit. Next, cure pumpkins by setting them in a warm place– 26-29°C and 80 to 85 percent relative humidity—for 10 days to two weeks. Keep Cool and dry, without fruit touching each other. Cured pumpkins will keep for 2 to 3 month
Companions:
Celery, corn, onion, radish.