Winter Squash ‘Rouge Vif d’Étampes’ – French Heritage Variety
10 seeds
A famous French heritage squash, Rouge Vif d’Étampes is known for its large, flattened fruits and vivid red-orange skin. Sometimes called the “Cinderella pumpkin,” it has been grown in France for generations for both cooking and display.
Beneath its striking exterior, the flesh is tender, mildly sweet and well suited to a range of traditional dishes.
Key characteristics
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French heritage winter squash
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Large, flattened red-orange fruits
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Smooth, slightly ribbed skin
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Tender, mildly sweet orange flesh
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Highly ornamental as well as edible
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Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima
Growing information
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Sow under cover in late spring or direct sow once frost risk has passed
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Grow in fertile soil in a warm, sunny position
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Vigorous trailing vines
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Harvest in autumn when skins are fully coloured and hard
In the kitchen
Rouge Vif d’Étampes is excellent for soups, purées and baking, offering a gentle sweetness and soft texture.
This packet contains enough seed to produce enough for the whole family , These seeds will be packaged in clear sealed bags, fully labeled with all EU seed requirements, photo, quantity of seed, packaged date etc. These will then be enclosed in our pictorial envelope together with growing tips and hints and suggestions for successful germination
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