The fruits weigh about 5 kg. The flesh is not suitable for consumption. They make a beautiful decoration.
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Cucurbita pepo Retzer Gold BIO, also known as Oilpumpkin, is a unique pumpkin variety from Austria, the birthplace of gymnosperms. This pumpkin was specially selected for its easy extraction of seeds, which are rich in oil and high-quality nutrients. The variety is ideal for gardeners who want to harvest their own pumpkin seeds or have decorative pumpkins in their garden.
The fruits weigh around 5 kg, are medium-sized, and have a beautiful, uniform shape. Although the flesh is not suitable for consumption, Retzer Gold BIO is highly decorative and can be used beautifully in autumn arrangements or as a market display.
Retzer Gold BIO is a gymnosperm, meaning the seeds are easy to remove from the fruit without a hard outer covering. This makes the variety particularly suitable for harvesting pumpkin seeds for oil, snacking, or further processing.
In addition, the pumpkins are beautiful in shape and color, making them ideal for:
Autumn and winter decorations
Garden presentations and market stalls
Workshops and educational projects about seeds and plants
The attractive, compact size of approximately 5 kg makes Retzer Gold BIO easy to handle and manage, even in smaller gardens.
Retzer Gold BIO has a moderately vigorous, trailing growth pattern, meaning the plants require ample space but don't grow excessively. This makes the variety suitable for medium-sized vegetable gardens and commercial cultivation, where efficient plot layout is important.
The 90–100-day ripening period makes this a mid-early variety. With proper management, the fruits can be firm, healthy, and uniformly shaped, making them ideal for harvesting seeds and ornamental crops.
Pre-sowing: from the end of April indoors or in a heated greenhouse.
Sow directly outdoors: from early May in well-drained, warm soil.
Optimal germination temperature: 24–30 °C.
Insert seeds with the pointed side down or lay them flat.
Keep the soil slightly moist, but not too wet, to prevent rot and mold formation.
After germination, the seedlings should be placed in a bright, cool place to develop strong, compact plants.
C. pepo grows best in a warm, sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil. For Retzer Gold BIO, we recommend a planting distance of 2–3 m² per plant, so the vines have sufficient space for optimal leaf and fruit development.
Although the flesh of Retzer Gold BIO is not suitable for consumption, the variety offers other advantages:
Harvesting pumpkin seeds: The gymnospermous fruits make it easy to extract seeds for oil, snacks, or processing.
Ornamental value: The medium-sized, firm fruits are beautiful in autumn arrangements, at market sales or as a garden ornament.
Educational use: Ideal for workshops on pumpkins, seeds, and growing techniques.
The combination of shape, colour and weight makes Retzer Gold BIO a versatile variety that is valued for both decorative and functional purposes.
Cucurbita pepo Retzer Gold BIO (Oilpumpkin) is a special gymnosperm that excels in ease of harvesting, ornamental value, and robustness. With a medium-vigorous, vining growth pattern, a maturation period of 90–100 days, and a weight of approximately 5 kg, this variety offers gardeners the perfect combination of ease of harvest, durability, and visual appeal. Retzer Gold BIO is ideal for hobby gardens, commercial cultivation, and educational projects where seeds and ornamentation are the focus.
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