Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita pepo, 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes'

Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo, 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes'

Common name: pumpkin

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Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita pepo, 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes'

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Soil:	damp, neutral, loam
Sun:
Zones:	1a thru 11a
Care:	average
Lifespan:	annual
Category:	Winter Squash and Pumpkins
Attributes:	edible
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description for "Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita pepo, 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes'"

Cucurbita pepo 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' is a Cinderella-type pumpkin grown for over one hundred years for its rich orange color and distinctive ribbing. 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' fruits have few seeds and vary in size from 5-40 lbs. More for decoration than eating. Planting depth: .5-1 inch. Days to germination: 5-7 days. 130-160 days to maturity.