Giant Pumpkin Bambino - Cucurbita maxima
- Naturally produced in the EU
- 99% germination rate
- Large package
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Description
Classic pumpkin – the one from childhood illustrations. Bambino is the pumpkin we all know from farm visits: round, slightly flattened, intensely orange, with delicate gray netting on the skin. Each fruit weighs 5–8 kg, the flesh is dark orange, sweet, crumbly, with a high content of sugars, carotene, and vitamin A.
In brief
- Type: giant pumpkin, mid-early, productive
- Fruits: round, slightly flattened
- Skin: orange with gray netting
- Flesh: dark orange, sweet, crumbly
- Fruit weight: 5–8 kg
- Sowing outdoors: May
- Position: sunny, fertile soil
- Number of seeds per package: 4 g (~20 seeds)
What distinguishes this variety
Bambino is a classic giant pumpkin with sprawling, long shoots (up to 2 m). Mid-early, productive, yields 1–3 fruits per plant. The fruits are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, can be stored in a dry, cool place until the end of winter – hence the pumpkin as a classic winter vegetable.
Cultivation step by step
Sowing (May, outdoors): sow seeds directly into the ground spaced 2 × 1.5 m, 2–3 seeds per spot, at a depth of 3–4 cm. After germination, leave the strongest plant.
Position: fertile, moist soil, preferably after manure – the pumpkin is voracious and requires a lot of nutrients. Sunny and sheltered location.
Care: regular watering, especially during fruit setting and growth. Potassium-phosphorus fertilization for fruits. Shoots can be gently guided to avoid growing into neighboring beds.
Harvest and storage (September – October): harvest before the first frosts. Fruits must have a hard, mature skin and a dried stem. After harvest, 1–2 weeks in the sun (hardens the skin), then in a dry, cool room (10–15°C) – they will last until March there.
Usage
Autumn classic: pumpkin cream soup, pumpkin cake, pumpkin stew, stuffed slices. Great for baking in the oven (cut slices with olive oil and herbs). Seeds – after drying and roasting – make a great snack. Use Bambino pumpkins also as autumn decorations and for Halloween – size and shape are perfect for carving.
Gardener's tip
The sweetness of the pumpkin depends on the length of ripening. Bambino picked in August is still unsweet and watery; the same pumpkin after 2 months of storage in a dry place becomes much sweeter. Rule: pumpkins bought/picked taste best only in November. Store patiently – it's worth it.
Specification
| Latin name | Cucurbita maxima |
|---|---|
| Variety | Bambino |
| Type | giant pumpkin, mid-early |
| Skin | orange with gray netting |
| Flesh | dark orange, sweet, crisp |
| Fruit weight | 5–8 kg |
| Shoot | creeping, up to 2 m |
| Position | sunny, fertile soil |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time | May (outdoor) |
| Spacing | 2 × 1,5 m |
| Net weight | 4 g (~20 seeds) |
| Manufacturer | W. Legutko |
| EAN Code | 5903837414307 |
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