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- Days to maturity
- 100–110 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Musquee de Provence, the Fairytale pumpkin of Provence in southern France, is a Cucurbita moschata with flattened, deeply ribbed fruit shaped like a wheel of cheese, 8 to 20 pounds. Green at first, the rind matures to terra cotta or a mottled terra cotta and green, deepening to russet-copper when fully ripe. The deep orange flesh is dense, sweet and aromatic with the slightly musky fragrance behind its name. It needs a long warm season, roughly 130 to 140 days from seed or 110 from transplant, and being a moschata it tolerates heat and humidity better than maxima types. Sow after frost in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, and set the big fruit on boards or straw to keep it off wet ground. Also sold as Muscade de Provence.
Musquee de Provence traits
- French moschata heirloom; also called Fairytale
- Flattened, deeply ribbed fruit of 8-20 lb
- Rind matures from green to terra cotta and russet
- Dense, sweet, aromatic deep orange flesh
- Long season: 130-140 days from seed, about 110 from transplant
- Good heat and humidity tolerance
Good for
- Soups and roasting
- Autumn decoration
- Market display
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musquee de Provence this page | 100–110 days | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Baby | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Hubbard | 100–102 days | Vining | — |
| Cinderella's Carriage F1 | About 100 days | Vining | — |
| Cushaw White | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata JS | 100 days | Vining | — |
Musquee de Provence FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Musquee de Provence?
Musquee de Provence, the Fairytale pumpkin of Provence in southern France, is a Cucurbita moschata with flattened, deeply ribbed fruit shaped like a wheel of cheese, 8 to 20 pounds. Green at first, the rind matures to terra cotta or a mottled terra cotta and green, deepening to russet-copper when fully ripe.
How many days to maturity is Musquee de Provence?
Musquee de Provence is listed at 100–110 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Musquee de Provence compare with other winter squash varieties?
Musquee de Provence: 100–110 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Ambercup (100 days), Blue Baby (100 days), Blue Hubbard (100–102 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Musquee de Provence good for?
Musquee de Provence is grown for soups and roasting, autumn decoration, market display.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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