Nicaise

Price range: $5.00 through $275.00

French heirloom introduced in the early 1900’s.  Fruits weight 4-5 pounds and have orange skin and very slight ribbing.  Very versatile.  Orange flesh is tender and is well suited for almost any recipe.  Will store 4-6 months in good storage.  85 days.

Additional information

Seed Type

Conventional

Latin Name:

Cucurbita maxima

Germination:

8-12 days

Maturity:

85 days

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Direct sow seeds after danger of frost has passed. Or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost date.

Planting Depth:

1"

Spacing:

Sow 6-8 seeds in hills 6-8' apart. Thin to 3-4 seeds. Or plant in rows 6-8' apart, spacing plants 8-12" apart in the row.

Seed Count

+/- 120 per ounce; 1,990 per pound

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