Jaune gros de Paris pumpkin info

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• floralies Posts: 2,718

  May 2021

  When you say you picked up two seedlings do you mean two young plants? They can grow very large and heavy, so would not be suitable for a trellis. Best to grow them on the ground and when the fruits are growing place something underneath them to stop the wet and slugs getting to them. I hope that helps!

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• myclayjungle Posts: 162

  May 2021

  Thanks flories.  Yes, they are small plants (seedlings) about 5cm tall with 3 leaves. Have you ever eaten one?  Do they taste nice?

  Coastal Suffolk/Essex Border- Clay soil

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• floralies Posts: 2,718

  May 2021

  I haven't grown them, too big for me, I grow smaller ones, but I think they are supposed to be tasty and good for pies, roasting etc.

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• Obelixx Posts: 30,090

  May 2021 edited May 2021

  Have a look here -
  https://www.smartgardener.com/plants/2517-pumpkin-jaune-gros-de-paris/pests/762-squash-vine-borers 
  
  and here - 
  http://clara.vrx.palo-alto.ca.us/works/pumpkin/Colors/yellow/jaune_de_paris/ 

  Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
  

  "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."

  Plato
  

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