Cucurbita pepo Scream II F1 PMT – compact cutting pumpkin with high yield and strong performance

Cucurbita pepo Scream II F1 PMT is a modern, high-quality pumpkin variety that has quickly become a favorite among both home gardeners and professional vegetable growers. This robust cutting pumpkin combines an attractive appearance with excellent cultivation characteristics and versatile culinary applications. With its uniform fruits, compact growth, and reliable yield, Scream II F1 PMT delivers high product quality while taking up minimal space. This makes this F1 hybrid variety ideal for consumers seeking an ornamental and delicious pumpkin.

Attractive, uniform fruits of approx. 8 kg

Scream II F1 is known for its striking, beautifully ribbed fruits that score highly on uniformity. The pumpkins are round to highly rounded and have a characteristic orange color that is highly suitable for both ornamental and commercial use. The average fruit size is approximately 8 kilograms, making this variety attractive for retail, short-chain supply chains, farmers' markets, and home use.

The stem is slightly less sturdy than some other varieties, but it is aesthetically pleasing and in proportion to the fruit. This gives the pumpkin a traditional, artisanal look that consumers love.

Compact growth and good yield

A key advantage of Cucurbita pepo Scream II F1 PMT is its compact, trailing growth habit. This makes the plant ideal for smaller growing areas, vegetable gardens, allotments, and intensive professional systems. Despite its limited space requirements, Scream II F1 produces an excellent yield of approximately 3 to 4 fruits per plant. This makes the variety both cost-effective and space-efficient.

For optimal growth and fruit development, a growing space of 1–2 m² per plant is recommended. This provides the plant with sufficient light, air, and nutrients to naturally develop strong vines and high-quality fruit.

Suitable for consumption: perfect for pumpkin soup

Besides its ornamental value, Scream II F1 PMT is also a tasty, edible pumpkin. The flesh is firm, aromatic, and versatile in cooking. This variety is excellent for:

• pumpkin soup

• stews

• casseroles

• purée

• roasted pumpkin

• pumpkin cubes or pieces in frozen preparation

This gives Scream II F1 a double commercial value: decoration and consumption.

Cultivation advice: optimal growth and germination conditions

Cucurbita pepo grows naturally well in warm, well-drained, and fertile soil. Cultivation can be started in two ways:

1. Sow from the end of April

2. Sow directly from early May, as soon as the soil has warmed up.

For fast and reliable germination, a temperature of 24–30°C is ideal. Place the seeds pointed side down or horizontally. Keep the medium slightly moist, but avoid wet conditions to prevent mold or suffocation.

After emergence, it's important to keep the young plants in a cooler, brighter environment. This promotes strong, compact growth and prevents bolting.

Maturation period of 90 days

With a ripening period of approximately 90 days, Scream II F1 PMT is a reliable, mid-season pumpkin variety. This growing period ensures stable fruit set and a uniform harvest, even in changing weather conditions.