Cucurbita pepo Winter Luxury – uniformly reticulated orange-pink pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo Winter Luxury is an excellent pumpkin for both culinary and decorative use. This variety stands out for its reticulated surface and uniform, rounded shape, with a striking orange-pink color that is a real eye-catcher both in the garden and on the plate. With an average weight of approximately 2 kg, Winter Luxury combines compact growth with high productivity, making it a reliable choice for gardeners and amateur chefs.

Features of Winter Luxury

Winter Luxury is distinguished by its uniform shape and versatile application:

• Net-shaped, orange-pink surface, unique in color and texture

• Average weight 2 kg, ideal for soup, cake and other dishes

• Uniform fruits, suitable for professional sales or home gardens

• Moderate ranking, clear and easy to manage

• Maturation time approximately 95 days, reliable and consistent

These properties make Winter Luxury suitable for gardeners seeking a combination of ornamental value and edibility.

Culinary applications – ideal for kitchen and baking

Winter Luxury is particularly suitable for various dishes and pumpkin recipes:

• Pumpkin soup, thanks to its soft, tasty flesh

• Pumpkin pie and pastries, for delicious autumn and winter dishes

• Oven dishes and stews, with uniform portions

• Processing in raw dishes, such as salads and smoothies

The compact size and even texture make Winter Luxury ideal for professional chefs and amateur cooks who value both presentation and taste.

Moderately climbing plants – organized and efficient

Winter Luxury grows moderately as a climber, which ensures a manageable cultivation:

• Good air circulation, which limits diseases

• Easy to harvest, because the fruits remain close to the plant

• Efficient use of space, suitable for small gardens or pots

The moderate vine habit contributes to consistent growth and uniform fruit development, allowing the variety to perform reliably in diverse conditions.

Maturation period of approximately 95 days – reliable harvest

With a ripening time of 95 days, Winter Luxury is a mid-season variety of Cucurbita pepo. The fruits develop evenly and retain their shape, color, and firmness, making them suitable for harvest in autumn and early winter.

Cultivation advice for optimal yield

Winter Luxury grows best in warm, well-drained soil. For successful cultivation, the seeds can be planted in two ways:

• Sow from the end of April, plant out after the last frost

• Sow directly from early May, as soon as the soil temperature is sufficient

For optimal germination, a temperature of 24–30°C is ideal. The seeds should be placed pointed-side down or flat and kept slightly moist, but not wet. After germination, young plants should be placed in a brighter, cooler location to encourage healthy growth.

Planting distance and space requirements

The planting distance for Winter Luxury depends on the plant's tendril growth, but the moderate tendril growth makes the variety suitable for compact cultivation, raised beds, or hobby gardens, where both air circulation and fruit development remain optimal.