Cucurbita pepo Mellow Yellow F1 PMT – Bright and Productive Slicing Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo Mellow Yellow F1 PMT is a new and striking variety of cutting pumpkin that will immediately appeal to gardeners and hobbyists with its bright color and balanced shape. This light to deep yellow pumpkin combines decorative appeal with culinary potential, making it a versatile choice for both gardening and cooking.

Key Features

Mellow Yellow F1 PMT is a productive and vigorous pumpkin with a round to very round shape and an average diameter of about 25 cm. The fruits weigh approximately 6–7 kg, making them ideal for large dishes, pumpkin soup, or as a striking autumn decoration. The combination of a uniform shape, bright yellow color, and sturdy stems makes this variety both visually appealing and functional.

Culinary applications

While Mellow Yellow F1 PMT is certainly suitable for ornamental use, this variety is also suitable for consumption. The mild, sweet flesh is excellent for pumpkin soup, casseroles, stews, and purees. The variety offers an attractive presentation when sliced, while the meaty interior provides delicious flavor and texture in a variety of dishes.

Ripening and harvest

Mellow Yellow F1 PMT matures in 90–95 days, making it a mid-early variety that delivers reliable harvests. Growers can expect regularly filled plants with consistent fruit, allowing for a consistent harvest throughout the growing season.

Cultivation advice

This variety grows best in warm, well-drained soil. For an optimal start, the seeds can be pre-sown from late April or directly sown from early May.

• Optimal germination temperature: 24–30 °C

• Sowing method: Place the pointed side of the seed down or flat.

• Humidity: Do not keep the seeds too moist

• After germination: Place young plants in a lighter and cooler place for healthy development.

Growth behavior and planting distance

Mellow Yellow F1 PMT is a vining pumpkin, so sufficient space is essential for optimal fruit development. We recommend approximately 2 square meters per plant. The vining growth ensures the plants spread widely, ensuring the fruits remain beautifully shaped and evenly colored.

Decorative benefits

Besides its culinary uses, Mellow Yellow F1 PMT is also a beautiful eye-catcher in the garden and at the market. Its bright yellow color immediately stands out among other autumn squashes, making this variety ideal for garden decoration, exhibitions, and sales. Its compact, uniform growth habit also makes the plants suitable for smaller plots or hobby gardens.