Boston Marrow
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(Cucurbita maxima)

A very old Hubbard variety. Boston Marrow originated from Mr. Ives in Massachusetts in 1831. At that time he received the seeds from a friend and the variety seems to be of Native American origin. This could however never been demonstrated.  plant.

Fruits: elongated pear, striking red-orange; Size (DxH): 15 - 25 cm; Flesh, dark yellow, thick, finely structured and with a fine and delicate nutty flavour, good quality;

Vine behaviour: Vine

Usage-Recommendation: Soup, Puree, Steam

Resistances:

Storage time: +++

Weight: 3.0 kg - 6.0 kg

Maturity: 95 days

KCB-Recommendation: C