- Authors: Maksimov S.V., Klimenko N.N.
- Year of approval: 2007
- Growth type: powerful
- Leaf color: green
- The form: flat-round
- Weight, kg: 3.5-9.1 (up to 16)
- Coloration: background color is cream, pattern - yellow spots
- Bark: medium thickness
- Color of the pulp: orange
- Pulp (consistency): tender, juicy
Pumpkin variety Parisian gold has been known since 2007. It was bred by breeders S. V. Maksimov and N. N. Klimenko. Among vegetable growers, this crop is popular due to its high yield, excellent taste, transportability and ideal keeping quality.
Description of the variety
Pumpkin Parisian gold refers to large-fruited species intended for growing in the open field. This is an early maturing high-yielding variety for universal use. It is characterized by relative drought resistance and good immunity. Has excellent transportability. Recommended for growing in the Central, Central Black Earth and North Caucasus regions.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and fruits
This culture is a powerful long-leaved annual plant with an extended main lash. The leaves are large, not dissected, colored green.
The fruits of the Parisian gold pumpkin are flat-round in shape. The background color is cream, with yellow spots on it. The fruits are segmented, the weight of one pumpkin varies from 3.5 to 9.1-16 kg. The surface has a wrinkled structure, the bark is of medium thickness. Elliptical seeds are whitish in color, medium in size, smooth, with a skin.
Purpose and taste
The fruits of the Parisian gold variety are tender, juicy and dense in consistency. The pulp is characterized by an appetizing orange color, it tastes slightly sweet. The taste qualities of this variety are declared as good, the Parisian golden pumpkin is suitable for all types of culinary processing, including the preparation of juice and preparation of baby food. The culture is distinguished by excellent transportability and keeping quality, can be stored until March or early April. You should be aware that as it is stored, the taste of the variety improves.
Ripening terms
Parisian gold belongs to the early maturing varieties. The period from germination to harvest is 90-100 days. The timing of the mass harvest falls in the summer-autumn time (July-September).
Yield
The variety is characterized by a high yield. When grown in the Central Region, it is 374-1060 c / ha, and under the conditions of the Central Black Earth Region - 405-857 c / ha. Thus, the crop is suitable for commercial industrial production.
Growing and care
Pumpkin Parisian gold is an easy-to-use variety in garden cultivation, suitable even for novice gardeners. However, you should carefully study the recommendations of specialists for the cultivation of this crop.
The variety grows well on nutritious sandy loam soils, light or medium loamy. But they shouldn't be acidic. For placement on the Parisian gold pumpkin site, you must definitely choose sunny, quiet places.
Seeds for seedlings are sown in special containers in April. Young plants 20-25 days old with a pair of true leaves are transplanted into open ground in May-early June. This must necessarily coincide with the end of the spring frost.
Sowing seeds directly into the ground is carried out in late May-early June, when the earth warms up to + 10-12 degrees. The sowing depth should be 3-5 cm. The recommended planting scheme is 90x90 cm. 2-3 seeds are placed in the hole, after the sprouts appear, thinning is performed. With the further development of the plant, the first 3-4 ovaries are left on it, after which the growth point is pinched.
Caring for this variety is timely, without excess, watering. The Parisian gold pumpkin needs periodic weeding and loosening. Each plant must be covered with moist soil for proper root formation. Feeding with organic fertilizers is carried out during flowering and in the early stages of fruiting.