PUMPKIN-STYRIAN HULLESS
$3.50
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Cucurbita pepo
PUMPKIN-STYRIAN HULLESS was developed in Austria's Styria Province the Styrian pumpkin has no outer hard shell thus, making it edible either fresh or roasted, in a salad or soup, pasta, trail mix or cereal. The flesh is not as edible as the seeds but can be used in pies, soups and casseroles, while the seeds are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vit A, B, C, E and K and trace minerals. Farm animals love the flesh. An annual pumpkin, bright orange and green weighs about 2.2 to 3.56kg on a vine up to 20 feet long.
Plant in mounds (6 to 8 feet apart) of well mixed compost and soil. Make an indentation in the soil, fill with water, allow to soak in, then plant the seed.
Plant several seeds together as they can be tricky to propagate. Soil temp 21- 35C 2 weeks after the last frost. Cover to protect from mice and birds.
Ph 6 – 7.5
SKU: PKSH
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| Plant Height | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Late Summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Direct sow, or start indoors in cold climates |
| Seed Preparation | No preparation needed |
| Sowing Depth | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 1 meter (3 feet) |
| Row Spacing | 1.8 meters (6 feet) |
| Watering | Regular watering; keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Radishes, Nasturtiums |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes, Melons |
| Pests | Squash bugs, Cucumber beetles |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Bacterial wilt |
PUMPKIN-STYRIAN HULLESS
$3.50
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