High-yielding mini nutmeg pumpkin.

Handy nutmeg pumpkin in a typical shape, 900 – 1400 grams, fairly uniform in size, good flesh, bears well.

Requires warmth, must be pre-cultivated in Central Europe and requires a sunny position in a good summer, ripening when the colour begins to change to ochre brown, or, as is usual with nutmeg pumpkins, when the white haze appears on the skin.

Nutmeg pumpkins can be harvested at the beginning of ripening in a room at about 20°C (68°F) and will ripen further to full maturity within 3 to 5 weeks without any problems. The quality of the flesh also improves during this time.

Maturation period: 100–110 days.

Montillo ranks average.

Cucurbita moschata requires a lot of warmth and therefore requires proper cultivation. Varieties with a ripening time of up to 110 days also thrive in colder regions.

Optimal germination occurs at 24–30°C. When sowing, hold the pointed end of the seed downward or lay it flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place it in a bright, cool location.

For Montillo we recommend 1–2 square meters per plant.

Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, aphids, mildew, viruses.