Vert Olive

Variety

Vert Olive

created by Gioventu at 30.04.2023

Features

Color

orange

Fruit shape

oval

drop-shaped

round-oval

Taste

aromatic

Location

planting: greenhouse

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

planting: near compost

Heat requirement: high

Fertilization: nutrient-rich

Growth habit

growth habit: high ranking

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

These teardrop-shaped, 3-5 kg pumpkins are reminiscent of olives. The variety is said to have been bred in France before 1885. The skin is dark green and smooth with firm, orange flesh. The variety is known for its excellent taste! The development time is approx. 110 days.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Cover only lightly with soil or sand and keep evenly moist. Plant out (watch out for snails!) at the bottom of the compost heap or in nutrient-rich soil. Frost-free cultivation necessary. Harvest before the first frost. Store at a minimum of 15°C. Further cultivation tips for the species Krübis.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

100 cm

Row spacing

150 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Powdery mildews

Pests

Land snails

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