Amoro / Herz-Hokkaido; F1

Season Overview

Description

F1 hybrid. Also called heart Hokkaido. Forms only short tendrils and does not need so much space. Fruits are heart shaped & grow to about 0.8 - 1.3 kg. Thin orange skin & easily peeled off, but can be eaten. Aromatic and tender flesh. Can be kept for several months. Tender young pumpkins can also be used. For grilling, baking, and soups & desserts. Harvested early (from July) also as a raw food. Form up to 8 fruits in the center before they start to tendril. Suitable for large containers & raised beds. Germination after 7-14 days at 20-25°C.

Growing tips

Germination period 7-14 days at 20-25°C. Pre-germinated plants are ready to harvest earlier and have a higher yield. Keep evenly moist during germination. Set out after the last frosts. Do not damage the roots. Further growing tips for the pumpkin variety.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

80 cm

Row spacing

100 cm

Seeding depth

3 cm