{"product_id":"15-graines-de-courge-musquee-de-provence-cucurbita-moschata","title":"15 Provence Butternut Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e “Musquée de Provence”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusquée de Provence squash, nutmeg squash, winter musquée, Provence squash: it is impossible to confuse it with any other. Its flattened, deeply ribbed fruits, turning orange-bronze when ripe, resemble cartwheels and weigh 5 to 10 kg. This is the squash traditionally sold cut into slices at Provençal markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge ribbed fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 kg, orange-bronze, highly decorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, aromatic flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark orange, sweet and musky, with excellent cooking quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong storage life:\u003c\/strong\u003e several months in a dry place, with its flavor improving over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional variety from southern France\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapted to hot, dry summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all cucurbits, a fruit with a \u003cstrong\u003every bitter\u003c\/strong\u003e taste may contain cucurbitacins, which can irritate the digestive system. Always taste a small piece: if the bitterness is pronounced, discard the entire fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, warm — this is a southern variety, but it can succeed elsewhere with plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, and well drained. Given the size of its fruits, it is extremely hungry: add plenty of compost across the entire bed. It dislikes stagnant water around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification required. Sow in pots under cover in April–May at 20–25 °C, or directly in the ground after the last frosts, 2–3 cm deep, with the seed placed on its edge. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant after the frosts, spacing plants 1 to 1.5 meters apart: this is a very vigorous trailing variety that quickly occupies several square meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly but not excessively, at the base and without wetting the foliage to help limit powdery mildew. Mulching is recommended to retain moisture and limit weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit each plant to 2 or 3 fruits and place a board beneath each one: they are heavy and will rot when touching damp soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before the frosts, when the stem is dry and corky and the skin has changed from green to orange-bronze. \u003cstrong\u003eLeave 5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e: fruits cut flush with the skin rot quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow them to dry for around ten days in the sun before storing them in a dry, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/products\/20-graines-de-mais-ornemental-amero\"\u003ecorn\u003c\/a\u003e and climbing beans, the famous “milpa” system, as well as with \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003enasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e, which divert aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts large yellow flowers provide an important source of pollen and nectar for bees and bumblebees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts vast trailing foliage covers the soil throughout the summer, smothering weeds and protecting the earth from drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn soups, mashes, gratins, tians, or autumn desserts — pies and preserves. Its flesh holds its shape perfectly when cooked. Once cut, wrap the exposed section: it will keep for a good week in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA symbol of abundance and generosity, Musquée squash evokes the warmth of summer and the culinary traditions of the Provençal region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake seeds from a fully ripe fruit, rinse them, and dry them flat for several days. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e does not cross with zucchini (\u003cem\u003eC. pepo\u003c\/em\u003e) or pumpkins (\u003cem\u003eC. maxima\u003c\/em\u003e) — but it does cross with \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-butternut-legumes-courges-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003eButternut\u003c\/a\u003e, its close relative. See \u003ca href=\"\/ar-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003esaving your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great squash of southern France, spectacular in the garden and on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51781822153037,"sku":"3760335363481","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/courge-musc-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965031","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ar-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-courge-musquee-de-provence-cucurbita-moschata","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}