Fairytale / Musquee de Provence pumpkin seeds
Don't worry if you can't pronounce it, most folks call this the Fairytale Pumpkin. These pumpkins are larger than the Long Island Cheese pumpkin and extremely flat with thick ribs, semi-thick skin, and semi-sweet flesh. These pumpkins are probably one of the most decorative you can find. The Musquee de Provence originated in France and can be found whole in markets or sold by the slice for cooking.
If picked slightly early, you will have a large 20lb. pumpkin with some green accents on it. If left to fully ripen and cure in the sun, your Fairytale pumpkin will boast a robust rich buff / tan color. The flesh inside is an intense deep orange.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.moschata
Plant spacing:
5-6 feet apart
Color:
Dark green, will turn tan or buff colored if left to sun cure.
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
These have numerous practical uses. Besides being one of the most beautiful varieties of pumpkin, these can be stacked with other pumpkins for a show-stopping display on your front porch. Equally, it can be made into delicious soups or savory dishes.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
100-110 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended.
Other names:
Muscade de Provence, Moscata di Provenza
Vine Habit:
Full vine
Weight:
20-40 lbs.
Disease & Pest:
-
