Pumpkin Volzhskaya gray, seeds Weight kg

Pumpkin Volzhskaya gray gained great popularity among the owners of summer cottages. If all growing conditions are met, fruits weighing about 20 kg are obtained, however, on average, pumpkins weigh about two times less. Vegetables have a rounded shape and a slight flattening in the upper and lower parts, the peel is very strong, has a gray color without a pattern. The dense skin provides natural protection for the fetus during transport and storage. It is worth noting that this variety practically does not rot, even if it lies on wet soil in the garden. For cultivation, you can use seedlings or seeds. The latter method is most convenient in the southern regions. Climatic conditions make it possible to plant seed directly into the soil, before the start of frost, the crop has time to ripen, this takes from 90 to 120 days. For planting, choose sunny places or a little shade. In autumn or spring, beds are chosen, located on a flat sunny area, a slight slope is allowed. During digging, fertilizers are applied, both organic and mineral. Seed material that has been prepared is placed in holes to a depth of no more than 10 cm; by the time of planting, the soil should warm up to +15 degrees. It is recommended to plant the pumpkin away from tall, upright crops that may begin to use new neighbors as supports. The distance between the holes is 0.6 – 0.8 meters, a couple of seeds are placed in each. After the shoots appear, it is necessary to make a pick and remove weak shoots, leaving the most powerful ones. Seedlings are planted in a similar way; you can transfer it to open ground after 30 days from the moment the plants appear.