Longue de Nice Muscat Pumpkin - organic seeds

Longue de Nice Muscat Pumpkin

This pumpkin is a powerful, vining variety known for its exceptional fruit growth. The fruits can grow up to 1 meter long and weigh up to 10 kg. They have a light green skin that turns ochre when ripe. The flesh is firm, orange, musky, and lightly sweet, with an incomparable taste. This pumpkin is versatile and can be eaten either young or fully ripe.

Growing Tips for the Long Pumpkin

Planting: For optimal fruit setting and to prevent damage from slugs, it's best to sow the seeds in pots at a temperature of 20°C from March to April. This will speed up fruit development. After the last frost (around May 15), transplant the seedlings outdoors, spaced 1 meter apart. For vining varieties, plant them up to 2 meters apart in small holes filled with compost.

Soil and Care: In addition to plenty of sunlight, pumpkins need soil rich in organic material. Regular and abundant watering is essential during dry periods. Mulching around the plant can help retain moisture.

Harvesting: Although you can sow directly into the ground in May, the harvest will be later and yields will be smaller. For longer shelf life, it's important to harvest the pumpkin when it's fully ripe. You can tell it's ripe when the skin is hard to pierce with a nail, and the stem has hardened. Cut the pumpkin as close to the stem as possible.

With these tips, you'll enjoy a healthy harvest of this unique and flavorful pumpkin!