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Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
Autumn pumpkin, Autumn squash, Common gourd, Courgette, Field pumpkin, Marrow, Melon pumpkin, Pomion, Pumpkin, Summer pumpkin, Summer squash, Vegetable spaghetti, Winter squash, Yellow-flowered gourd, Vegetable marrow, Zucchini
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Description
These small-fruited gourds are annual climbing or creeping plants. They are cultivated for decorative purposes only. They come in a beautiful range of shapes and variegated colours. Their bitter flesh contains some medicinal properties and is used in herbal medicine. However, it is toxic when consumed directly.
Cucurbita pepo is part of the large Cucurbitaceae family. Like all squashes, gourds prefer rich and moist soil. Provide them with plenty of water and well-decomposed compost or manure so that they can develop to the fullest and produce numerous fruits.
Most varieties are climbing. Their flexible branches bear tendrils that attach themselves to the support provided, exposing their fruits to the sun as best as possible. If they do not have support, they will spread on the ground. Plant them in a warm and sunny location.
Harvest the decorative fruits in September-October, before the first frost. Keep part of the stalk attached to the fruit. Store them in a warm and dry place. The flesh will dry out in a few weeks. The dried fruits can then be used for decoration in the house. The cultivation and abundant harvest of these colourful mini-pumpkins are a great opportunity to introduce children to gardening.
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Cucurbita
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Cucurbitaceae
Autumn pumpkin, Autumn squash, Common gourd, Courgette, Field pumpkin, Marrow, Melon pumpkin, Pomion, Pumpkin, Summer pumpkin, Summer squash, Vegetable spaghetti, Winter squash, Yellow-flowered gourd, Vegetable marrow, Zucchini
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Planting and care
Sow the seeds in mid-April. Prepare your pots with good quality soil, possibly enriched with compost. Sow 2 to 3 seeds in each hole. Cover the seeds, lightly tamp down the soil, and water thoroughly with a fine spray. Place your pots in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 15 to 20°C (59 to 68°F).
The seeds will take about 7 days to germinate. Once the plants have developed two healthy leaves, pinch the top of the stem to cut it off. This will encourage the formation of lateral branches. Repeat this operation a few weeks later, above the fifth leaf. 15 days before their final placement, start gradually acclimatising them to a temperature of 15°C (59°F).
By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to plant your young plants. Choose a sunny location. Add a good shovelful of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 1 to 2m (3 to 7ft) apart.
Provide them with a support, such as a fence or even the low branches of an old tree.
Harvest the fruits in autumn before the first frost and dry them before using them for decoration. During drying, wipe the fruits with a soft, dry cloth to remove any superficial mould that may appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.