Turk's Turban Squash (Cucurbita maxima)
Cucurbita Maxima
This heirloom variety is originally from France. It is sometimes also called "French turban" or "Giraumon" in French. References to this squash are found in documents as old as 1885, but it is older than the 1820s. This squash is adorned by a very typical orange, white and green bump. Described as an ornamental squash, it is nonetheless delicious in soups or roasts. Its orange flesh is especially sweet.
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Plant type: Annual |
Quantity: Envelope of about 12 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Crawling |
Soil: Rich |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: Directly in the garden |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 105 jours |
Germination: 5 to 15 days |
Plant spacing: 90 cm |
Depth: 2 cm |
Height: 20 cm to 30 cm |
Color: blanc |
Family: Cucurbits |
espèce: maxima |
Old variety originally from France.