Lady Godiva Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo 'Lady Godiva'
Height: 20 inches
Spacing: 3 feet
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Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Description:
A well loved, naked seed variety that is mainly used for décor, but its insides hold a surprise; produces round to oblong orange pumpkins with green mottled stripes; interior holds up to 1 lb. of hull-less seeds that are ready for snacking
Edible Qualities
Lady Godiva Pumpkin is an annual vegetable plant that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces orange round fruit mottled with dark green which are typically harvested when mature. The fruits have a delicious taste.
The fruit are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Eating When Cooked/Prepared
- Baking
Planting & Growing
Lady Godiva Pumpkin will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. When planted in rows, individual plants should be spaced approximately 3 feet apart. This vegetable plant is an annual, which means that it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant is typically grown in a designated vegetable garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
