Famous, large gray-blue pumpkin. Istanbul is a selection of the famous Turkish honey pumpkin.

The beautifully ribbed gray-blue fruits weigh between 8 and 12 kg.

The pulp it contains is dark orange and very popular in Turkish cuisine.

Istanbul requires plenty of space and a warm location for its strong growth and is only suitable for very warm regions.

Ripening time: 110 days.

Istanbul ranks strongly.

This 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 24-30^o 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.

For Istanbul we recommend 3-4 square meters per plant.

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

Supplied as raw (normal) seed.