{"product_id":"dynia-figolistna-siam-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Siamese pumpkin BIO - Cucurbita ficifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eA squash with fig-like leaves and flesh that turns into strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e Siam squash (Courge de Siam), also known as fig-leaf gourd, is a very vigorous, strongly trailing plant. It produces oval fruits with green skin marbled with cream and white flesh that separates into long strands when cooked. Ripe fruits can be stored for a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e very vigorous, trailing or climbing, with stems several metres long\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e oval, green with cream marbling, white flesh\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing in pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e April – May, at 18–22°C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing \/ transplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after frosts, from 15–20 May\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e August – October, before frosts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant belongs to a distinct species, Cucurbita ficifolia. Its stems can spread for many metres, so they can be left to trail along the ground or trained over a pergola, sturdy fence or other strong support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most unusual feature is the flesh: when a ripe fruit is cooked, it separates into long, translucent strands traditionally used to make a preserve known as “angel hair”. Its flavour is mild, so it pairs well with spices and citrus. As it is a different species from courgettes, common squash and butternut squash, the risk of cross-pollination with them is much lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing in pots (April – May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow one seed per pot, 2–3 cm deep, in slightly moist seed compost. Maintain a temperature of 18–22°C. Avoid overwatering – constantly wet soil can cause seeds to rot before germination, which occurs after 10–15 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the second half of May, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed, seeds can be sown directly in their final position. The harvest will usually be later, so we recommend raising seedlings instead in the Polish climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eTransplanting (after 15–20 May):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seedlings in a warm, sunny spot in soil enriched with mature compost. Leave at least 1.2 m between plants and plenty of room for the stems to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water at the base of the plant during dry spells, especially while fruits are forming. Mulch helps retain moisture and keeps the fruits off the soil. Pruning is not necessary, but overly long stems can be shortened. Pollinating insects are needed for fruit to set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare young fruits \u003cstrong\u003elike courgettes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use the mature flesh for \u003cstrong\u003epreserves\u003c\/strong\u003e (“angel hair”), \u003cstrong\u003ebakes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estews\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003espiced desserts and preserves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvest fruits for storage once the skin has hardened and the stem begins to dry, always before frost. Undamaged, fully ripe squashes can keep for more than a year when stored in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCut fruits from the plant with secateurs, leaving a few centimetres of stem, and never carry a squash by its stem. Before storing, dry the fruits for a few days in a warm, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds come from \u003cstrong\u003eSemailles\u003c\/strong\u003e – a small-scale Belgian producer of organic seeds based in Namur Province, Wallonia. Semailles offers only non-hybrid varieties (no F1), including many traditional and collector’s varieties. Some seeds are propagated in its own fields, while others are produced in partnership with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eCucurbita ficifolia\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ede Siam\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eFruit colour\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003egreen with cream marbling\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003estrongly trailing or climbing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny and warm, humus-rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003egrown as an annual\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eApril – May (in pots), outdoors after frosts\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eTransplanting time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eafter 15–20 May\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAugust – October\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapprox. 120 × 200 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePacket contents\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e12 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eOrganic cultivation\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eseeds certified organic (inspection BE-BIO-01)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSemailles (Belgium)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eEAN code\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5415166007100\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Semailles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350246216008,"sku":"SEM-L1960S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/L1960S_1.jpg?v=1792432333","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/dynia-figolistna-siam-bio-nasiona-semailles","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}