Ornamental Squash ‘Musquee de Provence’
Cucurbita moschata
Description
Over time, the dark green rind of this medium-size, deeply lobed pumpkin transforms into the most incredible warm chocolate-brown. Wonderful for eating and prized by chefs for baking, the flesh inside is a deep orange. One of our favorites for long-lasting decorations as well.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Over time, the dark green rind of this medium-size, deeply lobed pumpkin transforms into the most incredible warm chocolate-brown. Wonderful for eating and prized by chefs for baking, the flesh inside is a deep orange. One of our favorites for long-lasting decorations as well.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow

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