C. maxima. This old heirloom is thought to have been originally cultivated in Brazil, possibly prior to European contact. Moranga simply means 'pumpkin' in Portuguese, and it is sometimes listed as abóbora moranga. Its sweetness and pleasant texture make it an excellent cooking pumpkin, but its deep lobes and pinky orange exterior make it highly ornamental as well. The plants are vigorous and productive, and have an unusually high number of male flowers. Fruit sizes varies from 4-8 lbs. The fruits develop light coloured stripes as they mature, which indicate where the creases between each lobe will form.
Matures in 95 days. (Open pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Cucurbita maxima 'Moranga'
Common Name
Moranga Pumpkin
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Baking
Fruit Colour
- Pinky Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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