Pumpkin Cinderella8217s Carriage 8211 Renee8217s Garden

Cucurbita maxima Heirloom French Pumpkins We import seed for this big gorgeous heirloom pumpkin from its original French breeder who maintains the best centuries-old strain, still beloved in European markets. Cinderellas Carriage is our name for this large, thick fleshed selection that looks exactly like the original in old-fashioned illustrations of the magical fairy tale coach. The 18 to 35 pound, deep orange-red fruits are flattened and deeply lobed, and their vivid color glows among the lush vines as they ripen in celebration of fall.Seed Count: Approx. 15-18/ Weight: 5 g Plant In Sun/Shade Planting Depth Space Days to Germinate Days to Harvest April-June Full Sun 1 in. deep Rows: 3 ft. Mounds: 6 in. 10 – 14 days Approx.110 BEST TO START OUTDOORS Pumpkins need full sun, rich fertile soil and warm temperatures.Plant only when night temperatures are above50F (10C). Sow groups of 3 seeds 3 ft. apart and 1 in. deep in rows 4 ft. apart. Thin to 1 strong seedling per group to give vines room to spread. Or, make circular soil mounds 3 ft. across. Plant 6 seeds, 6 in. apart in center of each mound. Thin to the strongest 3 seedlings in each mound, so vigorous vines have room to grow and fruit. GROWING NOTES Plant pumpkins where the vigorous vines can sprawl. Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with berry baskets at sowing time, removing before plants get crowded. Give vines ample water and feed several times for best Yields. HARVEST AND USE These big plump beautiesneed to mature properly before harvest. Wait to pick until rinds are fully deep orange and tough enough to resist piercing with a fingernail. Cut from vines, leaving good stem handles. Let cure in the sun for 10 days then store in a cool dry place and they\’ll keep for months.Steam or bake the rich orange flesh for baked goods, soups or casseroles. Or hollow out the inside and use the ornamental pumpkin whole as a show-stopping serving dish for soup or stew.