Table Queen
Variety
Table Queen
Approved Data
created by steffen a. at 25.04.2021
Season Overview
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Description
Said to have been cultivated by indigenous peoples of North America and one of the oldest cultivated pumpkin varieties. Vining. High yielding. Dark green, teardrop-shaped, ribbed fruits. Approximately 1 kg in weight. Creamy-orange, slightly nutty, rather dry flesh. When the spot where the squash flares turns orange, it is ripe. Can be stored for up to 3 months. Good for roasting. Peel is edible.
F1 Hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Fertilize and water regularly. Do not damage the roots when planting out. Protect from snails after planting out. Harvest before the first frost.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
100 cm
Row spacing
120 cm
Seeding depth
2.5 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Downy mildew
Powdery mildews
Pests
Land snails
