Pumpkin Violina [Cucurbita moschata]

The pumpkin 'Violina' is an annual, very old and historic pumpkin variety originating in southern Italy. The robust plants form large 2-4 kg, slightly ribbed and yellow-orange fruits that are reminiscent of a violin or peanut in shape. The excellent taste of the fruit is mild and nutty, with an orange firm flesh. The versatile fruits of the butternut squash can be prepared raw or cooked in cream soup with their skin or baked in the oven. One plant forms 3-5 pumpkins. The fruits have a very long shelf life at cool temperatures.

General information
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to harvest: 140 days
Plant height approx.: 50 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Strong Eaters
Water Requirements: High
Winter hardiness: Up to 3 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy, humus

PH: 5.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 2-3 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 20-24 °C
Germination time: 3-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 100x150 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Corn, marigold, amaranth, peas, bean, chamomile
Unfavorable mixed culture: Dill, cucumber, zucchini

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
From March onwards, sow directly into the open air at an ambient temperature of at least 15 ° C.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow into the frost-free open air in mid-May immediately after the ice saints. We recommend pre-cultivation in small pots from April to June.

General
The best time to germinate pumpkin is at an average night temperature of 15 °C.
Pumpkin is frost-sensitive, heat-loving and prefers a partially shaded location in subtropical climates and a sunny location in temperate climates, with sufficient water and nutrient-rich, humous and loamy soil. Prepare the soil for pumpkin with deposited animal manure. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Sufficient and uniform irrigation is necessary and has a positive effect on the quality of the fruit. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
The bed in the pumpkin should never dry out completely, regular watering is necessary to keep the growth of the plants stable. M It animal manure prepared beds and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 4-5 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Cucurbita moschata
English Names: Pumpkin
German names: Kürbis, Gartenkürbis
Portuguese names: Abóbora
Spanish Names: Calabaza
French names: Citrouille, Potiron