Amazonka
Variety
Amazonka
Approved Data
created by StefanMBD at 08.01.2022
Seed packet
Features
Growth habit
growth habit: compact
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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Description
Edible pumpkin. Bushy growing. Requires little space. Forms several pink-orange pumpkins with good orange, single-celled and tender flesh. Early maturing. First fruits in late August/early September. Somewhat flattened shape, with light stripes. Good shelf life of 5-6 months. Approx. 1-1.5 kg in weight. High carotene content. Germination after 7-14 days at 18-22°C/64-72°F.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Young, still soft, light yellow fruits with about 7 cm/2.8 in ø can be used like zucchini, with more intense flavor.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Moist
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
80 cm
Row spacing
80 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
