Often grown for industrial use for its thick flesh. A nutmeg pumpkin weighing 8–12 kg, it's roundish-oblong with excellent flesh.
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| From 50 seeds for €0,120 per seed | |
| From 100 seeds for €0,110 per seed | |
| From 250 seeds for €0,096 per seed | |
Cucurbita moschata Dickenson is a traditional, high-quality butternut squash variety prized worldwide for its large fruits, sweet flavor, and versatile culinary uses. This variety is ideal for gardeners and chefs seeking reliable yields, robust plants, and high-quality pumpkins with excellent storage quality. Dickenson combines classic butternut squash characteristics with robust plant health, making it suitable for both home gardens and commercial cultivation.
Dickenson produces large, uniformly shaped fruits with a typical butternut squash shape: an elongated neck and a rounded belly. The skin is light beige to warm orange, smooth, and firm, making the pumpkins both attractive for the market and practical for cooking.
The flesh is deep orange, creamy, aromatic, and sweet, with a delicate nutty flavor. The seed cavity is relatively small, making most of the fruit edible. With an average weight of 3 to 5 kilograms per fruit, Dickenson is perfect for puree, soup, stews, or baking.
Dickenson is a robust Cucurbita moschata variety that is highly resistant to heat and common pumpkin diseases like powdery mildew. The plants have strong vines and healthy foliage, which protects the fruit from sunburn and dehydration.
Important cultivation characteristics:
High-yielding and reliable variety
Strong leaf growth protects the fruits
Reliable fruit set, even in warm weather
Excellent resistance to common diseases
Ideal for open field and commercial cultivation
For optimal results, Dickenson grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow indoors from April or outdoors from late May, once the soil temperature is consistently above 15°C. Regular watering and mulch promote healthy plant growth and fruit quality.
The sweet, creamy, and aromatic flesh of the Dickenson makes it a versatile choice in the kitchen. It's firm enough for roasting, yet becomes buttery-soft when boiled or mashed.
Recommended applications:
Roasted pumpkin cubes or slices
Creamy pumpkin soup
Stews and curries
Puree for pasta, gnocchi or baby food
Baking recipes such as pumpkin pie, bread and muffins
Stuffed pumpkin from the oven
The compact seed cavity makes this variety efficient and practical for both domestic and commercial use.
Dickenson has excellent storage qualities. After a short curing period, the fruits can be stored for up to four months in a cool, dry place. During storage, the flavor deepens and the flesh becomes even sweeter and creamier, ideal for winter dishes and long-term culinary uses.
Classic nutmeg pumpkin variety with high culinary value
Sweet, creamy and aromatic flesh
Reliable harvest and strong plant
Excellent resistance to diseases
Large, uniform fruits of 3-5 kg
Long storage potential and versatile in the kitchen
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