Pumpkin, Potimarron

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