Pumpkin, Potimarron (Cucurbita maxima)
In France, the word Potimarron is a combination of the two words Potiron, for pumpkin and Marron, for chestnut. It's shaped like a very large pear, with a hard reddish-orange skin. Great for soups.
Plant type: Tender annual
Sow when: Spring – min. soil temp 21˚
Sow where: Punnets or direct
Spacing: 150cm
Position: Full sun
Harvest: 90-100 days
Seeds per package: 12