Tours Squash, 1856 Heirloom

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF

Tours Squash, 1856 Heirloom

$3.45 $3.95 -13% OFF
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The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Citrouille de Touraine, French Tours) An historic French field pumpkin, named for its place of origin, and listed by Vilmorin as early as 1856. Large-fruited (17 pounds), with distinctive large oil seeds with wide margins which were once used in the manufacture of sugar-coated pills and as a remedy for tapeworm. Great for displays and carving. 90-100 days. 

Characteristics: 

  • Fruits grow to 17 pounds
  • Very large seeds
  • Dark green skin striped with yellow
  • Winter squash
  • 90-100 days
  • 25 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

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