Squash ‘Potimarron Franais’ (Cucurbita maxima), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The French pumpkin is a traditional and tasty variety , appreciated for its dense, sweet and slightly floury flesh , with a delicious chestnut taste . With its red-orange skin and its teardrop shape , it is perfect for soups, purees, gratins and pastries .

Very productive and rustic , this pumpkin offers a generous harvest and keeps for several months after picking , which makes it an excellent fall and winter squash.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Runner, vigorous
Fruit weight : 1.5 to 3 kg
Color : Red-orange
Texture : Dense, floury flesh
Flavor : Sweet, with a hint of chestnut
Maturity : 90 to 100 days
Tolerance : Very good conservation after harvest
Use : Soup, puree, gratins, pastries

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18C
?? Sowing depth : 2.5 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 1 m between plants, 1.5 to 2 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, avoiding wetting the foliage
?? Harvest : Late summer to fall, when the skin is hard and the stalk is dry

Thanks to its rich flesh and unique taste , the ‘Potimarron Franais’ squash is a must-have for autumn, perfect for comforting and gourmet dishes .

Use and special features

?? A delicate taste of chestnut
Ideal for velvety soups, purees and gratins .

?? Excellent conservation
Keeps for several months after harvest , perfect for winter.

?? No need to peel it
Its thin skin becomes tender when cooked , which simplifies preparation.