{"product_id":"20-graines-de-citrouille-koshare","title":"20 Koshare Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshare pumpkin, Koshare winter squash: it belongs to the species \u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e, known for its thick-fleshed, sweet winter squash — much better for cooking than classic Halloween pumpkins, which are often watery and bland. A fruit that is both spectacular on an autumn table and truly delicious on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e large size, thick skin, and bright orange, dense, sweet flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e as decorative in autumn as it is delicious in the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to its thick skin, it keeps for several months in a dry place.\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, with plenty of warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, loose, moist, and above all \u003cstrong\u003every rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is the decisive factor. Squash are extremely hungry feeders: plant them on a pile of mature compost or add plenty of organic matter. However, they do not tolerate stagnant water around the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in pots under cover from April onward (20–25 °C), 2–3 cm deep, placing the seed on its edge to prevent it from rotting. Transplant after the last frosts. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-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 with generous spacing, 1.5 to 2 metres apart: the stems spread a long way. Apply a thick mulch to retain moisture and keep the fruits clean.\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 and generously at the base, without wetting the foliage (risk of powdery mildew).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: limit each plant to 2 or 3 fruits and pinch out the stem after the last one, to produce much larger, better-ripened squash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a tile or board beneath each fruit to isolate it from the damp soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest before the first frosts, when the stem is thoroughly corky and dry. Cut the fruit while leaving 5 cm of stem: without it, the squash rots quickly. Leave it to dry in the sun for about ten days before storing it in a dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogether with corn and beans, it forms the Native American “Three Sisters” trio: the corn provides support, the beans fix nitrogen, and the squash covers the soil and suppresses weeds. Nearby \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/15-graines-de-capucine-naine-fleurs-jardins-amie-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003edwarf nasturtiums\u003c\/a\u003e divert aphids. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-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 immense yellow flowers, which open early in the morning, provide an abundant resource for bees and bumblebees during the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts spreading foliage covers the soil, protects it from drying out, and shelters beneficial soil organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups, gratins, purées, pies, and preserves; its seeds can be roasted. As a decoration, it is perfect for autumn and Halloween displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaving your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the seeds from a fully ripe fruit, rinse them to remove the pulp, and dry them flat for several days. Please note: \u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e cross-pollinate easily with one another — isolate your seed plant if you grow other winter squash of the same species. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save 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 Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to sow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50196026294605,"sku":"3760335362637","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/Captured_ecran2024-10-02a11.02.58.png?v=1727859797","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/20-graines-de-citrouille-koshare","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}