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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Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
annual
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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.