Beretta Piacentina Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima)

"Beretta Piacentina" squash (Cucurbita maxima): A typical Northern Italian squash, known as Bertina due to its flattened fruit, it is large, weighing up to 8 kilograms. The rind ranges from lead green to gray, is thick and leathery, and ensures a long shelf life that easily survives the winter. Harvesting should be done with part of the stem left on. The yellow-orange flesh is high in sugar, firm, and non-fibrous, making it ideal for gnocchi, soups, and creamed soups. It doesn't like very cold climates and has high water requirements. The planting pattern is one plant per square meter.

Pumpkins require some care to thrive. Help yourself with our free growing guide. It will guide you from soil preparation to planting:
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