Strawberry Crown Pumpkin Seeds
This variety was originally found in Brazil then brought to the U.S back in 1991. We grew this for the first time this year and this was the very first to blossom and bear fruit, so it's an early grower. Strawberry Crown Pumpkin is truly beautiful in that it's a mix of grays and brown-ish hues, but may blush or turn a subtle salmon color on the top hence the name "strawberry crown". It also has crisp bright tiger stripes along its subtle ribs.
The flesh of the Strawberry Crown is creamy, smooth, and not stringy. It leans more savory than sweet and lends itself well to dishes that are baked or roasted. Each pumpkin will average 6-8 pounds.
.Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.maxima
Plant spacing:
5-6 feet
Color:
The outterskin will vary between blue, green, grey, and brown hues. Light gray to blue stripes are present in between the ribs, and if left to ripen and mature fully, the crown will have a light salmoon to pink blush.
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Great for baked and roasted dishes
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-95 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
Strawberry Crown Squash
Vine Habit:
Full vine
