I love these strange and beautiful heirloom pumpkins. Plant Turks Turban pumpkins in well-drained fertile soil after the last frost in a location that receives full sun. These vigorous growers require regular watering and benefit permaculture systems by adding significant organic matter to the soil when decomposed and providing shade for smaller plants as a liing mulch. They are compatible with corn and pole beans, which can utilize the sturdy gourd vines for support. While often used ornamentally, young and tender gourds can be baked or stuffed, offering a nutritional boost with their richness in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.
 
Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Turks Turban'
Packed For: 2024
Days to Maturity: 30
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Vine
Planting Time: Spring
Seed Type: Heirloom
Hybrid Status: Open-Pollinated
Plant Type: Gourd
Hardy to Zone: 3
Frost Tolerance: Not Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Approximate Weight in grams: 2
Approximate Seed Count: 100
Sun Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Regular watering
Planting Instructions: Plant directly outdoors after frost danger has passed
Fullgrown Plant Size: Vines up to 10-15 feet
 
 
Image Credits: 
"Turks Turbans" by aturkus is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"A Turk's Turban Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) In Kew Gardens - London." by Jim Linwood is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
"Turk's turban" by ajr595 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.