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The Cucurbita pepo Blanco F1 PMT is a striking addition to the ornamental pumpkin range. This variety is known for its snow-white color, high yield, and compact growth habit, making it a particularly attractive crop for both professional growers and home gardeners. Blanco F1 was specifically developed for uniform, bright white fruits that are suitable for both ornamental and culinary use, although consumption is generally not recommended. This comprehensive description explains the characteristics, cultivation, care, and benefits of this white F1 hybrid pumpkin.
What makes the Blanco F1 PMT pumpkin truly unique is its intensely white skin that stays bright for a long time. The fruits average 2 to 3.5 kilograms, placing them in the medium-sized pumpkin category. The color remains best when harvested early and then stored in a dark place. Light and sun gradually discolor the skin. Early harvesting is therefore a key consideration for sellers, market traders, and country decorators.
The plant has a compact growth habit, ideal for gardeners working with limited space or who prefer manageable plots. Unlike vigorously vining varieties, Blanco F1 thrives with a planting distance of 1 to 2 m² per plant. This also makes it suitable for small gardens, vegetable beds, or intensive greenhouse cultivation.
The Cucurbita pepo Blanco F1 PMT thrives in warm, well-drained soil. A fertile soil with sufficient organic matter and a sunny location promotes both yield and fruit quality.
Sowing can be done in two ways:
Start growing indoors from late April. Once the plants are sufficiently developed and the risk of frost has passed, they can be planted out.
Sow directly in open ground from early May, as soon as the soil has warmed up.
The optimal germination temperature is between 24 and 30°C. When sowing, it's best to place the seeds with the point down or flat. A common mistake with pumpkins is sowing them too wet; Blanco F1 quickly suffers root damage in overly wet conditions. Once the seeds germinate, the seedlings should be moved to a brighter, cooler location to produce strong, compact plants.
With a ripening time of approximately 100 days, Blanco F1 is a mid-late variety. For optimal results, good watering and regular hoeing or mulching are important. Pumpkins love warmth and space, so provide a spot where the plant can develop uncompetitively.
Although Blanco F1 is suitable for consumption, it is not recommended because of its primarily decorative use. Its exceptionally white color makes this variety ideal for:
autumn and Halloween packages
rural interior decoration
flower arrangements and farmers markets
themed presentations such as “white pumpkins”
For long-term storage, the fruit should be kept in a dark, dry place. Keeping it away from light will help the skin stay clear longer.
As with all Cucurbita pepo varieties, snails, birds, mice, and aphids can cause damage. Powdery mildew and viruses can also occur, especially in humid conditions or with large temperature fluctuations. Good ventilation, careful water management, and a crop rotation of at least three years without other cucurbits significantly reduces the risk of problems.
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