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Cucurbita pepo Heart of Gold F1 is a high-quality acorn squash with a beautiful white-green striped pattern, similar to the popular Sweet Dumpling variety, but larger and heavier, with an average fruit weight of about 1 kg. This moderately trailing variety combines ornamental appearance, robustness, and high productivity, making it suitable for both gardeners and hobbyists who want to cultivate ornamental and edible pumpkins in their gardens.
Heart of Gold F1 produces well-formed, firm acorn squash with a beautiful striped white-green surface. The fruits are medium-sized and uniform, making them both visually appealing and practical in the kitchen. This variety is particularly well-suited for stuffing, roasting, or using in soups, thanks to its firm flesh and excellent storage properties.
The moderate vine growth makes the plants compact and manageable, making them well-suited for medium-sized gardens. Heart of Gold F1 offers a reliable harvest with fruits that ripen evenly, which is important for both ornamental and culinary use.
Cucurbita pepo Heart of Gold F1 grows best in warm, well-drained soil. For successful cultivation, the variety can be pre-grown and planted out or sown directly from early May. A soil temperature of 24–30°C is ideal for optimal germination. When sowing, the pointed end of the seed should be placed downwards or flat, and the seed should not be kept too moist. After germination, it is recommended to place the young plants in a brighter, cooler location to ensure healthy growth.
The planting distance for Heart of Gold F1 depends on the vine growth, but acorn squash generally require little space. Their compact, bushy growth pattern allows for multiple plants to be planted close together without affecting yield.
Heart of Gold F1 matures in approximately 95 days, making it a mid-early variety. The fruits develop a beautiful color and firm flesh, allowing them to keep well after harvest. Thanks to their robust skin, the pumpkins can easily be stored for decoration or for culinary preparations such as stuffed acorn squash or autumn soups.
Acorn squashes are ideal for cooking, roasting, or stuffing. Heart of Gold F1 has a mild, sweet, and firm flesh, making it ideal for pumpkin soup, casseroles, puree, or stuffed dishes. Thanks to its larger size compared to Sweet Dumpling, the squash is particularly practical for culinary applications and can be processed all at once.
Besides its culinary uses, Heart of Gold F1 is also a beautiful ornamental pumpkin. The white-and-green striped pattern makes each pumpkin unique and perfect for fall decorations, flower arrangements, or creative projects. This variety is ideal for outdoor decorations, table decorations, or educational gardens.
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