Pumpkin Rouge Vif d'Etampes Seeds
Cucurbita Pepo
An unusual, old French heirloom variety that produces large, flat, heavily ribbed pumpkins with striking deep orange-red skin and flavourful, orange flesh. Popular in Paris in the 19th century, it is said to have inspired the pumpkin carriage in the Cinderella fairy tale.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
Cucurbita Pepo
An unusual, old French heirloom variety that produces large, flat, heavily ribbed pumpkins with striking deep orange-red skin and flavourful, orange flesh. Popular in Paris in the 19th century, it is said to have inspired the pumpkin carriage in the Cinderella fairy tale.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
Cucurbita Pepo
An unusual, old French heirloom variety that produces large, flat, heavily ribbed pumpkins with striking deep orange-red skin and flavourful, orange flesh. Popular in Paris in the 19th century, it is said to have inspired the pumpkin carriage in the Cinderella fairy tale.
Average number of seeds: 8
Open-pollinated chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.
Our seed packet includes growing tips and suggestions for cooking.
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To ensure the best germination, the temperature must be at least 20°C. Sow seeds point-side down, 1.5 cm deep, in small pots with peat-free compost. Plant outdoors 90 cm apart from late May, once frosts have passed.
Sow indoors: April to early June
Plant out: Late May to July
Harvesting time: September to October
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.
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The sweet, nutty flavour of the deep orange flesh shines in pumpkin pies and baked dishes. However, due to its high water content, we recommend puréeing and straining the flesh before baking.
It also works beautifully as roasted pumpkin wedges, in risotto, and makes an excellent soup. Traditionally, the shell was used in Europe as a soup tureen.
Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.
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