Orange Butternut Sonca
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(Cucurbita moschata)

This not very well-known variety is bred and cultivated in Hungary: The name »Orange«corresponds with the colour of the ripe fruits. In Hungary called Soncatöt ( Ham-Pumpkin ). Mature flesh exudes a strong moschata scent.

Fruits: longish pear; Size (D1/D2 x L): 6 - 9/8 - 12 cm x 14 - 27 cm; Flesh: dark orange; firm, sweet, tastes aromatic, nutty, almost like hazelnut;

Other names: Sonca, Sonka, Soncatök;

Vine behaviour: Vine

Usage-Recommendation: Oven/Grill, Steam, Salad/Dip, Sweet Dishes

Resistances:

Storage time: +++

Weight: 1.3 kg - 2.0 kg

Maturity: 105 days

KCB-Recommendation: C