Cucurbita pepo Field Trip F1 PMT – Uniform, dark orange cutting pumpkins

The Cucurbita pepo Field Trip F1 PMT is an excellent variety for both ornamental and edible use. This versatile pumpkin variety is known for its very uniform, flattened to round fruits, each with a beautiful dark orange color and a well-proportioned, sturdy stem. With an average weight of about 2.5 kg, Field Trip F1 PMT combines visual appeal with practicality in the kitchen.

Highlights of Field Trip F1 PMT

Field Trip F1 PMT is ideal for growers seeking uniform and consistent fruit. Thanks to its regular fruit set and attractive round shapes, the fruits are excellent for decoration, sales, or culinary applications. The variety is particularly well-suited for pumpkin soup, but can also be used in other dishes or as a garnish in autumn and Halloween arrangements.

Key features:

• Fruit weight: approx. 2.5 kg

• Shape: flat-round to round

• Color: dark orange

• Steel: strong and well proportioned

• Uses: cutting pumpkin, suitable for soup and decoration

• Disease resistance: powdery mildew resistant (PMT)

• Growth habit: moderately climbing

Growth form and plant structure

Field Trip F1 PMT has a moderately trailing growth habit, meaning it requires more space than compact pumpkins, yet remains manageable. The strong and healthy plants ensure consistent fruit set, with an average of two fruits per plant.

Recommended planting distance: approximately 2 m² per plant, so that the pumpkins have enough space to ensure optimal fruit development.

Cultivation and sowing method

Cucurbita pepo Field Trip F1 PMT grows best in warm, well-drained soil. Both pre-cultivation and direct sowing are suitable, depending on the local climate and cultivation schedule.

• Pre-cultivation: sow from the end of April and plant out after the last night frost

• Direct sowing: from early May, as soon as the soil has warmed up sufficiently

Seed treatment and germination:

• Sow the pointed end down or flat

• Keep the seed slightly moist, not too wet

• After germination, place in a lighter and cooler place

The optimal germination temperature is between 24–30°C, which allows the seedlings to grow vigorously and vigorously. The maturation period is approximately 90 days, making Field Trip F1 PMT a relatively early harvest variety.

Diseases and pests

Thanks to their resistance to powdery mildew (PMT), the plants are highly resistant to common pumpkin diseases, contributing to healthy, uniform fruits. Potential pests include:

• Snails

• Birds

• Mice

• Lice

• Mildew

• Viruses

Good soil, sufficient space and air circulation help to keep the plants strong and productive.

Uses and applications

Field Trip F1 PMT is a multifunctional variety suitable for both ornamental and edible use. Its dark orange, uniform fruits make it ideal for:

• Fall and Halloween decorations

• Market sale of small to medium sized cutting pumpkins

• Culinary applications, such as pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin or stuffed dishes

Due to its moderate vine growth and stable fruit set, this variety is also well suited to semi-intensive cultivation and hobby gardens, where both aesthetics and yield are important.