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Pumpkin Seeds - Rouge Vif d'Etampes

Flame colored, deeply ridged pumpkin ready for decorating or cooking

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita maxima

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

COLOR

  • Orange

Grow Heirloom Pumpkins - Plant Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin Seeds

Beautiful French heirloom pumpkin that is more flat than round, boasts deep ridges with reddish orange skin. Rouge Vif d'Etampes, also known as Red Etampes, will grace your garden and make wonderful autumn displays set by your front door. In addition to its beauty is its fabulous flavor for pies, soups, baking and roasting.

  • • Used as model for Cinderella's coach!
  • • Stunning flame-color pumpkin
  • • Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 72 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 18
1 Ounce 111
1/4 Pound 444

Planting Guide

View our Pumpkin Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Pumpkin Seeds - Rouge Vif d'Etampes FAQs

    How big will Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin get?

    Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin grows to 10 to 15 pounds.

    What is the flavor profile of Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin?

    Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin has a flavor profile described as mild, sweet, notes of caramel and brown sugar, and creamy texture.

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