Pumpkin 'Turks Turban'

Pumpkin 'Turks Turban'

Cucurbita maxima

Dating back to the 1820s, the Turks Turban Gourd is a beautiful heirloom variety that produces multi-colored fruits resembling a turban. Each plant yields 2-3 fruits that average 3-5 lbs. The gourd features a prominent, colorful blossom-end button that is striped silver, green, and white with a scarlet top. This buttercup-shaped gourd makes a colorful addition to any fall display.

Details:

Plant type: annual

Spread: 6-8’

Site: full sun

Days to maturity: 95-110 days

Plant spacing: 18-30”

Pinch: not necessary 

Kids, Pets, and Deer: nontoxic, deer resistant

Indoor & Pots: does not grow well in pots

Seeds per packet: 10