Pumpkin 'Rouge Vif D'Etampes'
Cucurbita maximaKnown as the ‘Cinderella’ pumpkin because of its stunning, bright-orange colour and traditional shape, this French heirloom dates back to the 1880s. Popular with chefs as a soup base, while its prolific cropping is favoured by market gardeners.
As a member you will save
Login or join the club
As a member you will save
This item is available to members only. Log in or become a member to access our full range.
Pumpkin 'Rouge Vif D'Etampes'
Also known as the Cinderella pumpkin because of its bright red colour and traditional shape, this French variety is a true heirloom. It was mentioned in Burpees seed catalogue back in 1883.
Pumpkins are the easiest of the curcubits to grow, they are big feeders, so dig in plenty of well rotted manure where they are to grow. They germinate easily in warm soil, gardeners in cooler areas can start their seedlings in pots in a warm spot and plant out after risk of frost has passed. Pumpkins need plenty of water as they grow, mulch well to conserve moisture and eliminate weeds. Harvest pumpkins when the stalk attaching it to the vine turns woody and corky. Cut (not tear) the stalk from the plant. Never lift the pumpkin by this 'handle' as if it breaks off the pumpkin will go mouldy within days.