Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
Rows: 3 feet
Mounds: 6 inches
10 – 14
Heirloom French Pumpkins
Cinderella's Carriage
Cinderella's Carriage
Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
Rows: 3 feet
Mounds: 6 inches
10 – 14
We import seed for this big gorgeous heirloom pumpkin from its original French breeder who maintains the best centuries-old strain, still beloved in European markets. Cinderella’s Carriage is our name for this large, thick fleshed selection that looks exactly like the original in old-fashioned illustrations of the magical fairy tale coach. The 18 to 35 pound, deep orange-red fruits are flattened and deeply lobed, and their vivid color glows among the lush vines as they ripen in celebration of fall.
Seed Count: Approx. 11 / Weight: 2.5 g
- SKU:5079
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Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
1 inch
Rows: 3 feet
Mounds: 6 inches
10 – 14
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
BEST TO START OUTDOORS
Pumpkins need full sun, rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when night temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 3 seeds 3 feet apart and 1 inch deep in rows 4 feet apart. Thin to 1 strong seedling per group. Or, make circular soil mounds 3 feet across. Plant 6 seeds, 6 inches apart in center of each mound. Thin to the strongest 3 seedlings in each mound, so vigorous vines have room to grow and fruit.
GROWING NOTES
Plant pumpkins where the vigorous vines can sprawl. Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with berry baskets at sowing time, removing before plants get crowded. Give vines ample water and feed several times for best yields.
HARVEST AND USE
These big plump beauties need to mature properly before harvest. Wait to pick until their rinds are fully deep orange and tough enough to resist piercing with a fingernail. Cut from vines, leaving good stem handles. Let cure in the sun for 10 days then store in a cool dry place and they’ll keep for months. Steam or bake the rich orange flesh for baked goods, soups or casseroles. Or hollow out the inside and use the ornamental pumpkin whole as a show-stopping serving dish for soup or stew.
GARDENING 101
I was disappointed in the amount of seeds in one packet. Lucky me that I ordered 2. I was going to give one to someone. In the first packet there were only 9 seeds, of which only 4 germinated. So I planted the other packet and only 4 of those 9 germinated. I soaked the seeds for a couple days before planting. I love these pumpkins. They make a great soup base , baby food and pumpkin pies. I love the sweet smell of them fresh and they are really good eating fresh. I usually save my seeds but the batch from last year did not grow me any pumpkins so I’m starting fresh. Several friends love getting a pumpkin from me for Thanksgiving pies. The 3 star is for not enough seeds in the packets. The picture is 2 germinated plants and 1 new seed coming up.
Hi Marcia, thank you again for your feedback about the seed quantity and germination. We were glad to connect with you so we could try and make things right. Hopefully you might try this pumpkin variety again in the future with excellent results. Feel free to contact us with any future questions or concerns at customerservice@reneesgarden.com.
