{"product_id":"pumpkin-fairytale-musque-de-provence","title":"Pumpkin - Fairytale, Musque De Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusquee de Provence is a large, flat, heirloom pumpkin from southern France. It's also known as the Fairytale pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Green when unripe, turning a rich brown when ripe Deeply lobed and ribbed. Resembles a wheel of cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThick flesh is deep orange and dense with a distinct nutty flavor, and due to its fine grain flesh-- it's incredibly smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count: 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ½ -1” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant\u003c\/strong\u003e outside after danger of frost has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait until after the last frost and soil temperature reaches at least 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf direct sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow 2-3 seeds per hill, 1\/2 inch deep, spaced 3-4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide ample space for the large vines to spread, with rows 8-10 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-drained, fertile soil, consider adding compost to the planting mounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen the skin turns a deep color and becomes hard, cut the pumpkin from the vine, leaving a few inches of stem attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest before the first frost arrives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCure in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage: \u003c\/strong\u003eCure pumpkins in a dry, warm location for a few weeks before storing in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoasting, Stuffing, Baking, Boiling, Pureeing, Making pies, and Fall decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh in vitamin A and beta-carotene\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains omega-3 fatty acids, B-complex vitamins, and copper\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorage:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore at 10-15°C with 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas a long shelf life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450965676089,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Pumpkin_-_Fairytale_Musque_De_Provence.webp?v=1788657165","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/pumpkin-fairytale-musque-de-provence","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}