Pumpkin Rouge vif d’Etampes

Pumpkin Rouge vif d'Etampes

Overview

Pumpkin Rouge vif d'Etampes is a classic French heirloom pumpkin with deep red-orange, flattened fruits ideal for cooking, decorating, and autumn displays.

Key Features

• Pumpkin ‘Rouge Vif d’Étampes’.
• Prefers warm, sunny, wind-protected locations.
• Fruit Weight: 5–8 kg
• Distinctive flattened, ribbed shape.
• Rich red-orange colour.
• Sweet, dense flesh.
• High-yielding and reliable.
• Excellent storage quality.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow under cover from April to May (IV–V).
• Grow seedlings and transplant outdoors after last frosts: May – June (V–VI).

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 120 × 140 cm
• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Water regularly and feed well for best yields.
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Harvesting and Use

• Maturity: 100–110 days after transplanting
• Harvest Period: September – October (IX–X)

Product Details

• Type: Pumpkin
• Ideal for: Cooking, roasting & decorative use

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