Muscade de Provence
[3331]

(Cucurbita moschata)

This variety is traditionally cultivated in France, particularly in the South. In our temperate climate, the fruits do not ripe in the field and have to be stored for additional time in a warm place, in the kitchen for instance.

Fruits: round but flattened, with distinctive ribs; Size (DxH): 25 - 50 cm x 15 - 30 cm; Flesh: dark orange, thick, firm, fibrous, somewhat watery, sweet, fruity and tasty, good quality;

Other name: Musquee de Provence, Muskatkürbis, Muskat;

Vine behaviour: Vine

Usage-Recommendation: Oven/Grill, Steam, Salad/Dip

Resistances:

Storage time: ++++

Weight: 5.0 kg - 10.0 kg

Maturity: 125 days

KCB-Recommendation: A