Corn
Maxima squash
Turkish Turban - Maxima squash
Ref : P2229
- Cucurbita maxima
Bag of 12 seeds
This old variety is one of the most interesting for decoration. It offers 4 to 6 fruits weighing 1 to 5 kg, adorned with a brightly colored cap. The sweet, floury orange flesh is excellent in soup.
The fruit keeps for 4 to 12 months and can be dried for decoration.
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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 1000 to 1400 g
12 seeds
turban
mealy
edible
From 20 to 30 cm
runner
France
1885
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient variety from France is also known as "Giraumon Turban".
