Corn
Maxima squash
Mooregold - Maxima squash
Ref : P2218
- Cucurbita maxima
Bag of 12 seeds
This variety produces a large number of very tasty, drum-shaped fruits weighing from 1 to 2.5 kg, like those of the "Buttercup" squash. They can be eaten before they are fully ripe and have a very long shelf life.
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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 at least 2 m in all directions. For sowing directly into the ground, sow after the last frosts, once the soil has warmed up. In both cases, prepare holes filled with compost or organic matter two weeks in advance to accommodate your plants or seeds.
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 2000 to 3000 g
12 seeds
From 15 to 25 cm
flat
dryer
Orange
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 15 to 25 cm
runner
United States
1958
Introduced by the University of Wisconsin in the United States, it was obtained through a breeding process initiated by Prof. James G. Moore, in 1958, from the varieties "Golden Hubbard", "Rainbow" and "Greengold". Moore, in 1958, from the "Golden Hubbard", "Rainbow" and "Greengold" varieties. The aim was to select a small squash with high-quality dry flesh, without the turban of "Buttercup" and the characteristic green discoloration of "Greengold".
