Cucurbita pepo Magician F1 PMT – Attractive Halloween and Kitchen Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo Magician F1 PMT is a high-quality standard pumpkin variety that is both ornamental and edible. This variety has proven itself in trial fields due to its excellent fruit set, uniform fruits, and attractive color. Magician F1 combines high yield, aesthetic value, and culinary utility, making it suitable for professional growers, hobby gardeners, and enthusiasts of ornamental autumn pumpkins.

Key Features

Magician F1 produces round to highly rounded fruits weighing 6–7 kg, with a dark and striking color ideal for Halloween decorations, table decorations, and garden arrangements. The variety is distinguished by its strong and consistent fruit set, ensuring a reliable harvest.

Besides its ornamental value, Magician F1 is also suitable for consumption. The flesh is firm and flavorful, perfect for pumpkin soup, casseroles, or stews. This makes Magician F1 a versatile choice, combining both decorative and culinary uses.

Ripening and harvest

Magician F1 matures in 90 days, making it a medium-early to average ripening variety. The fruits develop uniformly and robustly, making them perfect for both professional and home cultivation. The variety has a moderate vine habit, making it relatively compact and easy to maintain without significantly reducing yield.

Cultivation advice

Magician F1 grows best in warm, well-drained soil with ample nutrients. Seeds can be pre-grown from late April or sown directly from early May, depending on available growing space and climate.

The optimal germination temperature is between 24 and 30°C. Sow the seeds pointed downwards or flat, and don't keep them too moist to prevent rot. After germination, it's advisable to place the young plants in a brighter, cooler location to ensure a strong, healthy start.

Growth behavior and planting distance

Magician F1 has a moderately trailing growth habit, keeping the plants compact and manageable while still producing a good yield. For optimal growth and fruit development, a planting distance of 2–3 square meters per plant is recommended. This spacing ensures adequate air circulation, helps prevent diseases, and gives the fruits the space to fully develop.

Culinary applications

Magician F1 is suitable for consumption and can be used in various ways in the kitchen:

• Pumpkin soup: the firm flesh makes a creamy, flavorful soup.

• Roasted or steamed: ideal as a side dish or in casseroles.

• Stuffing and puree: the pumpkin can easily be hollowed out and processed into filled dishes or puree.

Decorative value

Thanks to its round to highly rounded shape and dark color, Magician F1 is also an excellent choice for autumn decorations and Halloween. Its uniform fruits and attractive appearance make it a real eye-catcher in gardens, on tables, or at home entrances.