{"product_id":"ga-citrouille-howden-bio","title":"Organic 'Howden' Pumpkin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"300\"\u003e Organic 'Howden' pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) from the seed company Gaia, a robust heirloom variety with a deep orange color and decorative fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eThe 'Howden' pumpkin develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"381\"\u003elong, vigorous, creeping vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , accompanied by \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"431\"\u003ebroad, dark green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that effectively protects the fruit as it ripens. The pumpkins are \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eround to slightly flattened\u003c\/strong\u003e , a \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"580\"\u003erich, uniform orange\u003c\/strong\u003e , marked with \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"614\"\u003edeep ridges\u003c\/strong\u003e , and have \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"660\"\u003ethick, sturdy handles\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy handling. The fruits can weigh \u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eup to 11 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a firm, tough rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eDeveloped in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eBerkshire mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e by John Howden, this heirloom variety has become a \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"930\"\u003estaple for market gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e , particularly for \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eHalloween decorations\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is distinguished by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eresistance to black rot\u003c\/strong\u003e , its good field performance, and its ability to produce uniform, well-colored fruit. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eflowers are edible\u003c\/strong\u003e , adding an extra culinary interest to this primarily ornamental variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Radishes, Tomatoes, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Oregano, Calendula\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, very vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom variety, decorative deep orange fruit, tolerant to black rot, ideal for Halloween, edible flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green\u003cbr data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eTexture\/Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm flesh, primarily decorative\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to improve germination. Sow at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003ea depth of 2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , either indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , or directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003ein late May or early June\u003c\/strong\u003e , when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . For outdoor cultivation, sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e2 to 3 seeds per hill\u003c\/strong\u003e , spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e4.5 to 6 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, then thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e when the seedlings reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003e7 to 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003ePumpkins prefer full \u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003esun (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003econsistent watering (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e . To obtain very large fruits, remove excess flowers and fruit after the first pumpkin has ripened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2677\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003eHarvest when the fruit is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003erich orange color\u003c\/strong\u003e , the peel becomes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003edifficult to cut with a fingernail\u003c\/strong\u003e , and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003estain on the ground changes from creamy yellow to orange\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the fruit, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot. Allow to ripen in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place, then store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003e10-12°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e55-75% humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e and good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3338\"\u003e • Halloween and autumn decorations\u003cbr data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003e • Traditional sculptures\u003cbr data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e • Market decorations and produce displays\u003cbr data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003e • Using flowers in cooking\u003cbr data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e • Exposure culture for uniform fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3590\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Howden'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pumpkin embodies the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003eclassic pumpkin par excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003erobustness\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3461\"\u003estriking aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003ea recognized horticultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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