Cucurbita pepo Pear Bicolor – Organic, decorative pear-shaped pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo Pear Bicolor is a unique ornamental gourd, especially beloved for its small, pear-shaped fruits with a two-tone yellow-green pattern. This high-yielding, luxuriantly vining variety is both visually appealing and easy to grow in the vegetable garden. With a fruit size of 6–8 cm, Pear Bicolor is ideal for autumn decorations, table decorations, or creative flower arrangements.

Key Features

Pear Bicolor stands out for its variable color pattern, which is often yellow-green. Sometimes the fruits also come in solid yellow or solid green, which increases its decorative value. The compact, pear-shaped fruits are a real eye-catcher in the garden, at markets, or in creative projects. Although it is an ornamental gourd and not suitable for consumption, this variety offers maximum decorative impact thanks to its small, uniform fruits and vigorous, vining growth habit.

• Fruit size: 6–8 cm

• Color: Two-tone yellow-green, sometimes solid yellow or green

• Use: Exclusive decoration

• Maturation time: 85 days

• Rank Behavior: Luxuriant

• Planting distance: Depending on the tendril behaviour

Decorative value

The pear-shaped, bicolored fruits of Pear Bicolor make it a high-quality ornamental pumpkin. Its unique shape and color variation make this variety a standout in autumn gardens, flower arrangements, or creative projects. The small fruits are ideal for combining with other miniature pumpkins, such as Patisson or Kamo Kamo varieties, for a colorful and varied display.

Pear Bicolor is also suitable for children's or educational gardens, where children can learn about pumpkin growing, harvesting, and creative uses. The compact fruits are easy to hold and arrange, making them suitable for artistic and decorative purposes.

Cultivation and care

Cucurbita pepo Pear Bicolor grows best in warm, well-drained soil. The seeds can be pre-grown for an early harvest or sown directly in the ground from early May. The optimal germination temperature is between 24–30°C. After germination, it is recommended to place the young plants in a brighter, cooler location to promote healthy and strong development.

• Sowing period: End of April for planting out, or sow directly from early May

• Sowing method: Place the pointed end of the seed downwards or lay it flat.

• Seed moisture: Do not keep seeds too moist

Pear Bicolor's vigorous vine growth means the plants need ample space to develop and reach their maximum yield. Planting distances may vary depending on available garden space and the desired arrangement.

Harvest and ripening

With a ripening period of approximately 85 days, Pear Bicolor offers an early and reliable harvest of uniform fruits. The pear-shaped fruits retain their two-toned appearance and are decorative for a long time. Their compact size makes them easy to use for table decorations, autumn bowls, or creative flower arrangements.

Benefits of Pear Bicolor

1. Decorative mini pumpkin – ideal for autumn gardens, markets, and flower arranging projects.

2. Lushly growing – produces a rich harvest of uniform fruits.

3. Unique colour pattern – variable yellow-green, sometimes solid yellow or green.

4. Compact and versatile – perfect for small gardens or creative applications.

5. Early harvest – maturation time of only 85 days.