Marigold
Maxima squash
Red Warty Thing - Maxima squash
Ref : P2242
- Cucurbita maxima
Bag of 12 seeds
This "Turban"-type variety offers warty, totally orange fruits, sometimes exceeding 10 kg. Although it has always had a tendency to deviate, it was nevertheless introduced because of its excellent flavor.
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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 10000 to 12000 g
12 seeds
flat
farm
Orange
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 30 to 40 cm
runner
United States
1897
This old variety was introduced in 1897 by the Gregory seed company of Marblehead, Massachusetts. It was selected from a cross between "Hubbard" and "American Turban". It is also currently presented under the name "Victor".
The Gregory seed company in Marblehead
