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pumpkin 'Marina di Chioggia'
pumpkin 'Marina di Chioggia'

pumpkin 'Marina di Chioggia'

pumpkin or Cucurbita pepo 'Marina di Chioggia'

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A heritage variety from the Veneto region of northern Italy with thick, knobbly skin, varying from dark-green to...

approx 9 seeds
£2.79 £3.49
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Plant description

A heritage variety from the Veneto region of northern Italy with thick, knobbly skin, varying from dark-green to blue-grey and deliciously sweet yellow/orange flesh. Rich in vitamins and minerals, the fruits of 'Marina di Chioggia' have a pleasant and sweet nutty taste and typically reach a size of 4kg and can last for several months if stored in a cool, dry environment.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Plant features

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Growing instructions:

Sow two seeds, 1" (2.5cm) deep, in a 10cm pot in late spring in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. Lay the seed vertically, if laid flat, seeds can rot before germinating. Germination takes approx 10-14 days with at 68-78°F (20-25°C). Pot on seedlings as they grow, then harden off carefully and plant out in a sunny, sheltered spot once all threat of frost has passed. Leave 1.5m between each plant and protect from slugs. Harvest once the squash has coloured up and the skins have hardened in in the sun.

Warning

Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets

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