Grow your own fairy tale, no magic wand required!
With its deep ribs and rich, reddish-orange skin, the Cinderella pumpkin (a.k.a. Rouge Vif d'Ćtampes) looks like it rolled straight out of a storybook. This French heirloom isnāt just a pretty face, itās packed with sweet, dense flesh thatās perfect for pies, soups, and roasting. A true garden showstopper with gourmet flair!
Variety:Ā Cinderella Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)
Growth Habit:Ā Warm-season annual with vigorous vines up to 15 feet
Height:Ā Sprawling vines
Flavor Profile:Ā Sweet, nutty, and dense
Color:Ā Deep orange-red skin with vibrant orange flesh
Planting Conditions:Ā Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline:Ā 100ā110 days to maturity
Uses:Ā Ideal for baking, soups, roasting, and fall dĆ©cor
Fun Fact:Ā This pumpkinās enchanting shape inspired the carriage in the Cinderella fairy tale!
Cinderella pumpkins are the belle of the autumn ball. Their rich, sweet flesh makes dreamy pies and velvety soups, while their fairytale form adds charm to porches, centerpieces, and harvest tables. Picture a rustic kitchen filled with the scent of roasting pumpkin or a front step glowing with heirloom elegance, this pumpkin does it all.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing hills 3ā4 feet apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Once seedlings emerge, thin to 2ā3 plants per hill.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pick when the skin is firm and the color is a deep, vibrant red-orange.
