(Cucurbita maxima)
Rouge Vif d`Etampes belongs surely to the most planted varieties. It was planed often together with gelber Zentner for Pigfeed and like this is co-responsible for the bad reputation of the pumpkin as tasteless Pigfeed. Rouge Vif d`Etampes yields many fruits. Because of its form and strong color he is very suited to decorate.
Fruit: round, very broad, flattened, partly deepened, Size (DxH): 20 - 50 cm x 15 - 20 cm; Flesh: yellow-orange, watery, fibrous, minor taste and flesh quality;
Vine behaviour: Large vine
Usage-Recommendation: Soup, Puree, Decoration
Resistances:
Storage time: +++
Weight: 8.0 kg - 12.0 kg
Maturity: 100 days
KCB-Recommendation: C