Cornflower
Maxima squash
Amish Pie - Maxima squash
Ref : P2131
- Cucurbita maxima
Bag of 12 seeds
This very old variety produces spotted, spinning top-shaped orange fruits, generally weighing 2 to 5 kilos when ripe. Their thick, sweet, pale orange flesh is delicious in cakes, gratins or purées.
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Squash contains provitamin A and vitamin C. They are a source of potassium and folic acid, vitamin B9 and copper. They are also rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. The seeds, found in the heart of squash, are dried and eaten as is or toasted. They are a source of vitamins, minerals and high-quality fatty acids.
in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots at a temperature of between 18 and 20°C, 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant, with the root ball, into the ground, after the last frosts, at a distance of 1 m in all directions. For sowing directly into the ground, sow after the last frosts when the soil is well warmed. Sow or transplant into planting holes filled with compost and prepared 2 weeks in advance.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
sunny
fort
humus
rich, heavy, furniture
Cucurbita maxima
mid-season
From 200 to 500 g
12 seeds
40 cm
oval
farm
Orange
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 40 to 60 cm
bushy
United States
Inconnue
This ancient variety was passed on by James Robinson, who obtained it from an Amish gardener in Maryland, USA.
James Robinson
Squash contains provitamin A and vitamin C. They are a source of potassium and folic acid, vitamin B9 and copper. They are also rich in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. The seeds, found in the heart of squash, are dried and eaten as is or toasted. They are a source of vitamins, minerals and high-quality fatty acids.
