Rubin
Bag of 200 seeds
Moschata squash
Long Island Cheese - Moschata squash
Ref : P2322
- Cucurbita moschata
Bag of 12 seeds
The flattened, ribbed fruits of this old variety resemble a wheel of cheese. They weigh up to 5 kg and have an excellent shelf life. Their firm, sweet flesh is highly prized in pastries.
These products may also be of interest to you
in the ground, in bucket
Sow in pots at a temperature of between 18 and 20°C, 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant, with the root ball, into the ground, after the last frosts, at a distance of at least 2 m in all directions. For sowing directly into the ground, sow after the last frosts, once the soil has warmed up. In both cases, prepare holes filled with compost or organic matter two weeks in advance to accommodate your plants or seeds.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
sunny
fort
all floor types
rich, furniture, fees, reheated, wet
Cucurbita moschata
mid-season
From 2500 to 5000 g
12 seeds
flattened and ribbed
farm
Ochre
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 30 to 50 cm
runner
United States
It is native to the states of New York and New Jersey. Cheese gourds were mentioned in the United States as early as 1815, but a painting of them by the painter L. Van Valkenborch (1530-1597). It was introduced into the collection of the Vavilov Institute in Russia in 1923.
the collection of the Vavilov Institute in Russia
