Cucurbitacées • Cucurbita pepo

Cheyenne Bush Pumpkin - Organic

A compact pumpkin that settles in without running, concentrating its generosity in the heart of the vegetable garden.

$4.49

Number of seeds

The Cheyenne Bush pumpkin is a bush variety prized for its compact growth and consistent yield. Unlike vining pumpkins, it forms a compact plant, ideal for small gardens, urban vegetable patches, and growing in generous containers.

Its round, well-formed fruits have a bright orange skin when ripe. Their flesh is dense, flavorful, and versatile, suitable for both sweet and savory preparations. The plant flowers profusely and fruits without requiring a large space, making it an excellent option for gardeners who want to grow cucurbits without taking over the garden.

In the garden, Cheyenne Bush thrives in warmth, full sun, and rich, well-drained soil. Its growth is steady and predictable, allowing for good control of space and cultivation practices. The fruits develop close to the plant, making observation and harvesting easy.

• Sowing: Easy germination

• Cultivation: Easy plant to grow

• Growing season: Warm season

• Growth: Summer growth

Note: Provide rich, well-amended soil. A lack of nutrients or water at the beginning of growth will limit fruit development.

The Cheyenne Bush pumpkin lends itself to a wide variety of culinary uses. Its dense flesh is ideal for soups, purées, gratins, breads, pies, and desserts. It retains its texture well after cooking and develops a sweet and balanced flavor.

Pumpkins occupy a central place in traditional autumn cuisines, symbolizing abundance and the transformation of harvests into lasting provisions.

Cheyenne Bush Pumpkin - Organic

Cheyenne Bush Pumpkin - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

5-12 jours

Germination temperature

26° to 32° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 80 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

90 cm

Distance between rows

120 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

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