Cucurbita maxima Chicago Warted

Cucurbita maxima Chicago Warted

Heavily warted rough Hubbard.

The fruits are not very uniform, weigh 3-12 kg and are extremely decorative, almost black and covered in warts. Of course, the long-lasting fruits can be used well in the kitchen.

Ripening time: 100 days.

Chicago Warted vines strongly.

Cucurbiuta maxima are usually robust and make excellent food.  Variety grows well in warm, well-drained soils.

Pre-cultivation and planting with sowing from the end of April or direct sowing from the beginning of May.

Optimum germination at 24-30o C. When sowing stick the pointed side of the seed down or lay them flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place in a brighter and cooler place.

The planting distance for pumpkins depends on the vining behavior.

Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, lice, powdery mildew, virus.

 

Supplied as raw (normal) seed.

 

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