Cucurbita maxima "Sibley Squash" - Pompoen (5)

Hoogte: 300 cm.

Bloeit: jul-sep

Type: TA

Winterhard in: zones 9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

 

Bijzonder door zijn peervorm en grijsblauwe kleur. Deze soort wordt gewaardeerd om zijn fijne smaak en sterke schil. Kan goed bewaard worden.

 

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 5-10 dagen bij 21-25 Celsius.

Plant-instructies: Regelmatig voeding en water geven. Goeddoorlatende grond in volle zon

 

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Description:

Unusual for both its pear shape and its grayish blue color, this banana squash is valued for its excellent taste and for its firm rind. Keeps well over the winter.

 

Height: 300 cm.

Flowers: jul-sep

Type: TA

Hardy in: zones 9-10-11 (5 Celsius)

 

Sowing instructions: Sow seed in 7.5cm pots of good seed compost at 21-25C. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5-7 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.

 

Planting instructions: Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly. Full sun.