Decorative pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo Pear Bicolour) 20 seeds (#1829)

The decorative pumpkin Pear Bicolour is extremely decorative due to its pear shape and bright bicolour. As if composed of two parts - dark green and yellow - it will attract the attention of autumn decoration enthusiasts.
Symmetrical equality of color distribution is not often found in nature, so enjoy this trick of nature.
Country of origin - South America. Here, this type of gourd is used to make waterproof dishes. They replace glasses for tea.
The plant itself is a creeper, it grows up to 3 m, so it needs supports. Looks great on wooden pergolas and fences.
Conditions for proper protection - a sunny place with fertile soil. Watered and fertilized frequently.
Under the right conditions, you can start harvesting colorful little pumpkins in as little as 3 months. Ripe fruits have hard skin and their stems begin to dry. The fruits should be well cleaned and dried in a spacious and warm room. Prepared in this way, they will be a natural home decoration for a long time. 20
Approximately 20 seeds in a 1g package.

Genus - Cucurbita
Species - Pepo
Variety - Pear Bicolour
Common name - Decorative pumpkin
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 10
Height - 1,20 - 1,50 m
Spread - 0,60 - 0,90 m
Plant type - Vegetable
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Neutral
Soil type - Average or rich garden soil, moist
Water requirements - Average, high
Landscape uses - Vegetable

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow seeds indoors in pots in April or directly into prepared soil outdoors after the last frost in May.
Sow 1-2 seeds in a hole about 2 cm deep in light fertile soil.
Cover with transparent film or glass, keep moist and warm. Protect from direct sunlight at least until germination.
Germination requires a temperature above 20 degrees.
After germination, only the strongest seedling is left. It is planted at a distance of 60-70 cm after the last frost.