Pumpkin Seeds, Blue Hokkaido

Harvest: October / November
annual
not hardy
Fruits can weigh up to 1.5 kg
5 seeds Blue Hokkaido (Cucurbita maxima)

3,95 €

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SKU: 7548
Category: Pumpkin Seeds

Description

Pumpkin Seeds, Blue Hokkaido

Harvest: October / November
annual
not hardy
Fruits can weigh up to 1.5 kg

Germination and Growing:

The seeds of this plant need temperatures between 15 and 20° to germinate. Until germination, the seeds should always be kept slightly moist, regardless of whether you pre-germinate them or germinate the seeds directly in or on potting soil. It is generally helpful to use a heated mini-greenhouse to increase the germination rate and to provide the seedlings with a favourable climate for their first growth phase. After about 5 to 12 days you should be able to spot the first seedlings.

Strikingly Blue - Strikingly Tasty!

The Blue Hokkaido comes from the island of Hokkaido in Japan and is immediately noticeable for its grey-blue colouring. And this variety leaves nothing to be desired in terms of taste either. The slightly sweet aroma with a nutty note reminiscent of chestnuts delights the palate and encourages you to cook a wide variety of dishes with this pumpkin. You can fry the delicious flesh, use it in casseroles, use it raw in salads and even make chutneys with it. As this variety does not grow too big, it is also suitable for delicious fillings - the skin can stay on the pumpkin, heating it makes it soft and edible. To ensure a rich harvest in autumn, you should provide your Hokkaido plants with very nutritious soil and water them sufficiently. A sunny location speeds up growth and also ensures larger fruits.