Giant Pumpkin Ambar - Cucurbita maxima
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Dark green pumpkin, golden flesh. Ambar is an unusual pumpkin – dark green on the outside, intensely golden-orange inside. The semi-bush habit means it doesn’t spread as widely as typical pumpkins, and the 2–4 kg fruits are easier to process at home than 8-kilogram giants.
In brief
- Type: giant pumpkin, semi-bush
- Skin: dark green
- Flesh: firm, golden-orange
- Fruit weight: 2–4 kg
- Beta-carotene: 10–12 mg / 100 g
- Outdoor sowing: May
- Position: sunny
- Number of seeds per package: 3 g (~18 seeds)
What distinguishes this variety
Ambar stands out with two features: an unusual dark green skin color for a pumpkin (surprising guests) and a semi-bush habit – taking up less space in the vegetable garden than classic sprawling pumpkins. The flesh is firmer than in other pumpkins, with 15–18% dry matter and exceptionally high beta-carotene content. This makes it ideal for preserves – it retains its structure after heat treatment.
Step-by-step cultivation
Sowing (May, outdoor): sow seeds directly into the ground with spacing of 1 × 1 m, 2–3 seeds per spot, at a depth of 2–3 cm.
Selecting the strongest plant: after emergence, leave one strongest seedling in one place. Remove or transplant the others.
Care: regular watering at the root, fertile soil, preferably after manure from the previous year. Mulching helps retain moisture and limits weeds.
Harvest (September – October): harvest fruits before the first frosts. The skin should be hard, the stem dried. After harvest, keep in the sun for 1–2 weeks, then in a dry, cool place – it lasts until spring.
Usage
Ideal for preserves – the firm flesh holds its shape after processing, making it perfect for pumpkin jams, pickles, and compotes. A classic for cream soups and baking in slices. Also used in the industry for confectionery and distillery production. Its high beta-carotene content makes it a valuable health-promoting vegetable.
Gardener's tip
Beta-carotene from pumpkin is fat-soluble – to actually absorb it, cook the pumpkin with added olive oil, butter, or cream. Pumpkin cream soup with added fat has much better vitamin A bioavailability than pumpkin cooked without fat. Classic: pumpkin + butter + ginger + a pinch of nutmeg.
Specification
| Latin name | Cucurbita maxima |
|---|---|
| Variety | Ambar |
| Type | Giant pumpkin, semi-bush |
| Skin | Dark green |
| Flesh | Firm, golden-orange |
| Fruit weight | 2–4 kg |
| Beta-carotene | 10–12 mg / 100 g |
| Dry matter | 15–18% |
| Position | Sunny |
| Seasonality | Annual plant |
| Sowing time | May (outdoor) |
| Spacing | 1 × 1 m |
| Net weight | 3 g (~18 seeds) |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837414116 |
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