Round, small fruits weighing only about 1 kg. The flesh is very firm, and the seed cavity is quite small.
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The Cucurbita moschata Angelique is a unique pumpkin variety that is becoming increasingly popular with both home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts. This compact, graceful, and flavorful variety belongs to the moschata group, known for its excellent disease resistance, vigorous growth, and high yield. The Angelique stands out for its soft, creamy color, beautiful shape, and refined flavor. For home gardeners looking for a reliable butternut squash with top-quality flesh, Angelique is an excellent choice.
Cucurbita moschata is known as a warmth-loving and robust genus within the pumpkin family. Varieties such as Butternut, Musque de Provence, and Honeynut belong to this group, and Angelique is an elegant addition that combines the best qualities of this family.
The variety is valued for its compact growth, which means it takes up less space than traditional vining butternut squash. This makes Angelique suitable not only for large vegetable gardens but also for medium-sized gardens and containers. The plant produces medium-sized fruits with a smooth, matte skin and a creamy beige to soft orange-brown color.
The Angelique has a distinctive, slightly elongated bell or pear shape, similar to a small butternut but more delicate. The fruits average between 1 and 2 kilograms, making them ideal for culinary use: not too big, not too small.
The flesh is deep orange and has a fine, fiber-free texture. The flavor is often described as sweet, buttery, and aromatic, making the pumpkin excellent for both savory and sweet dishes.
Like most Cucurbita moschata varieties, Angelique thrives in warm conditions. The plants love full sun, fertile soil, and sufficient moisture at the right time.
Cultivation characteristics of Angelique:
Compact growth: less rampant than other moschata varieties
Strong resistance: good resistance to mildew and heat stress
Reliable fruit set: even in warmer summers the yield remains high
Long storage potential: can be stored for months after curing
Sow indoors from late April, or directly outdoors from late May once the soil has warmed up. The plant benefits from mulch, regular watering, and compost-rich soil. Because Angelique grows less vine-like, it's easier to tame and ideal for gardens with limited space.
The Angelique's delicate flavor makes it suitable for a wide variety of dishes. The flesh remains firm during cooking but becomes buttery-soft when roasted.
Recommended applications:
Roasted slices or cubes with herbs
Pumpkin soup with a creamy, sweet base
Purees and sauces
Curries and casseroles
Pumpkin risotto
Baking recipes such as pumpkin pie or muffins
Thanks to the small seed cavity, little pulp is lost, which makes the Angelique efficient in use.
A key advantage of butternut squash is their excellent shelf life, and Angelique is no exception. When harvested fully ripe and allowed to cure for several days to weeks in a warm, dry place, the squash will keep for two to four months. During storage, the flavor deepens and the flesh becomes even sweeter.
Elegant, compact growth
Exceptional taste: sweet, rich and aromatic
Reliable yield
Suitable for small gardens
Excellent storage pumpkin
Versatile in the kitchen
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