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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tours, also called Citrouille de Touraine or French Tours, is a Cucurbita pepo field pumpkin from the French city it is named for. The vines produce striped fruit of about 17 pounds, but the real interest is inside: large oil seeds with wide margins, the kind grown for pressing or roasting. Count on 90 to 100 days from seed.
Tours traits
- Striped field pumpkin of about 17 pounds
- Large oil seeds with wide margins
- French heirloom, C. pepo
- 90 to 100 days from seed
- Vining habit
Good for
- Oil and snack seeds
- Fall decoration
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tours this page | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Avalon | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
Tours FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Tours?
Tours, also called Citrouille de Touraine or French Tours, is a Cucurbita pepo field pumpkin from the French city it is named for. The vines produce striped fruit of about 17 pounds, but the real interest is inside: large oil seeds with wide margins, the kind grown for pressing or roasting.
How many days to maturity is Tours?
Tours is listed at 90–100 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 Tours compare with other winter squash varieties?
Tours: 90–100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tours good for?
Tours is grown for oil and snack seeds, fall decoration.
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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