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Cucurbita maxima Jap

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cucurbita maxima Jap Pumpkin, Kent Pumpkin,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers, Herbs & Vegetables Climbing / Twining, Prostrate, Spreading

Description:
Evergreen annual spreading vine with large rough dark-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring and summer followed by large edible dark green mottled fruit commonly known as jap or kent pumpkin. Fruit flesh is orange coloured and firm. Great for roasting and steaming.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

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