pumpkin 'Marina di Chioggia'
pumpkin or Cucurbita pepo 'Marina di Chioggia'
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.
How to care for pumpkin Marina di Chioggia:
After potting on, grow squash plants in a warm, sunny spot with plenty of space (preferably 90cm or 3ft apart). Plant out once all risk of frost has passed, ideally into rich, well-drained soil improved with compost or manure.
Water regularly, especially in dry spells, and feed every 10-14 days with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts. Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching if space allows. Keep weeds down and mulch around the base to conserve moisture.
Water regularly, especially in dry spells, and feed every 10-14 days with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts. Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching if space allows. Keep weeds down and mulch around the base to conserve moisture.
Sowing instructions:
Sow two seeds to a 10cm (4in) pot in late spring in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. 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 90cm (3ft) between each plant and protect from slugs. If space is limited, pinch out the growing tip after the main fruit has formed to keep the scrambling shoots in bounds, or train up a fence.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
1.5m
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
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Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets
approx 9 seeds
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