Amoro / Herz-Hokkaido; F1

Variety

Amoro / Herz-Hokkaido; F1

created by Magdalena H. at 06.02.2021

Features

Location

planting: bed

planting: greenhouse

planting: outdoor

planting: raised bed

planting: near compost

Growth habit

growth habit: compact

growth habit: bushy

Color

orange

Taste

aromatic

Fruit shape

heart-shaped

Season Overview

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Description

F1 hybrid. Also called heart Hokkaido. Forms only short tendrils and does not need so much space. Fruits are heart shaped & grow to about 0.8 - 1.3 kg. Thin orange skin & easily peeled off, but can be eaten. Aromatic and tender flesh. Can be kept for several months. Tender young pumpkins can also be used. For grilling, baking, and soups & desserts. Harvested early (from July) also as a raw food. Form up to 8 fruits in the center before they start to tendril. Suitable for large containers & raised beds. Germination after 7-14 days at 20-25°C.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Germination period 7-14 days at 20-25°C. Pre-grown plants are ready for harvest earlier and are more productive. Keep evenly moist during germination. Transplant after the last frosts. Do not damage the roots. More growing tips at the type pumpkin.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

80 cm

Row spacing

100 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Powdery mildews

Pests

Land snails

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