Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds (Organic)

Cinderella Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima), also known as Rouge Vif d'Etampes, is a stunning heirloom with a flattened, coach-shaped form, heavy ribs, and glossy red-orange skin. Beyond its fairy-tale looks, the thick flesh has excellent, naturally sweet flavor for pies, soups, and roasting, on vigorous vines.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
• Type: Heirloom, tender annual, organic
• Fruit size: 20 to 40 pounds
• Days to maturity: 105 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 2 to 4 feet
• Germination: 6 to 18 days at 70 to 90°F soil
• Seeds per packet: about 25 (about 90 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Fall decorating and display
• Carving and seasonal centerpieces
• Pies, soups, and roasting
• Large gardens with room for vines
• Heirloom and ornamental edible growers

How to grow

Sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep once soil reaches 70 to 90°F, in full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Give the vigorous vines plenty of room, spacing plants 2 to 4 feet apart. The fruit matures in about 105 days; harvest when the skin is firm and deeply colored, leaving a length of stem for storage and display.

Flavor profile

The thick flesh is tender and naturally sweet, making it well suited to pies, soups, and roasting as well as decoration.

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