Sweet Dumpling is a small fruited squash with a decorative skin that can also be used for decorative purposes. The fruit has a creamy white background colour and green ribs.Stores for 3-4 months. The orange flesh has a distinct chestnut like flavour and tastes very good. Especially good steamed in its skin. The skin stays firm.
Characteristics
Trailing: yesFruit weight: 0.5-0.6 kgBotanical name: Cucurbita pepoTime to maturity in days: 105Edible skin: no
Cultivation
Sowing depth: 2-3 cmSeed germination temperature: above 20 °C, with low variations in temperature day/nightPlanting distance: 120-200 x 50-100 cmDirect sowing: from mid of May after the last frostsOptimal amount of plants: 1-1.3 plants/m²
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Origin
Multiplier: Gärtnerei Arpshof / Fabian Hüttner, Naturgut Hörnle KG / Joel Siegel, Wolfgang BeckBreeder: b-d EHZCerifications: Demeter, Naturland
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