Mantovana Pumpkin or Priest's Hat - 1 plant v.10 cm - Orto Mio
Mantovana Pumpkin or Priest's Hat - 1 plant v.10 cm - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
New: ideal for preparing tortelli, lasagne, risottos and gnocchi.
Esposizione
Exposure to full sun, and partial shade during the hottest hours in summer.Semina / Trapianto
March, April, May, JuneDistanza d'impianto
1.5 x 2 mRaccolta
100 daysProduzione: 5-7 kg
Description
Description
The "Cappello del prete" Mantovana pumpkin is an ancient excellence from the Po Valley, historically cultivated in the territories of Mantova and Reggio Emilia, but also found in the countryside of Parma, Piacenza, Pavia, and Alessandria. It has a "turban" shape, consisting of two lobes. Weight of 2-4 kg.
The flesh is orange, firm, and dry, with low fiber content, perfect for filling tortelli and for lasagna, risottos, and gnocchi.
Also excellent for mustards, sauces, and oil preserves. A vigorous plant, with long tendrils that grow horizontally. It is harvested when at least 50% of the fruit's peduncle is lignified.
Can be stored for over 10 months under optimal conditions.
Growing Tips
Orto Mio guidelines for the species, to be adapted to the variety, local climate, and cultivation in soil or pots.
Exposure and Temperature
Full sun and warm climate. Cold and very high temperatures slow down growth and ripening; protect early transplants.
Soil and Transplanting
Deeply worked and well-drained soil, pH 6–7. Transplant from mid-March, protected, to June depending on the climate. General spacing: 100 cm in-row and 200 cm between rows, up to 300 cm for very vigorous varieties.
Watering
Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit growth; wait for the surface to dry. Avoid waterlogging. For storage pumpkins, suspend watering about ten days before harvest.
Fertilization
Use mature organic matter in moderate amounts; avoid excess nitrogen. Potassium during swelling enhances fruit quality.
Care and Harvesting
Mulch and separate ripening fruits from the ground with support. Storage pumpkins generally mature in 90–130 days. Trombetta di Albenga and Lagenaria are instead harvested young, according to the intended use.
Indicative Producer Data
| Exposure | Sun |
|---|---|
| Harvest Time | 120 days |
| Transplanting Distance | 150x200 cm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
The values are indicative: the harvest cycle varies with season, climate, and cultivation conditions.
Mantovana Pumpkin or Priest's Hat - 1 plant v.10 cm - Orto Mio ...is on backorder
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