Pumpkin Rouge Vif D'Etampes Seed
Best choice for home bakers seeking decorative, high-yield heirloom pumpkins.
Discover the 'Rouge Vif D'Etampes' pumpkin, a unique variety celebrated for its vivid red exterior and distinctive flat, cheese wheel shape. These pumpkins typically weigh between 12 to 18 pounds and offer moderately sweet flesh, making them ideal for baking delicious pies. The vines are good producers, ensuring a reliable harvest. These seeds are film-coated and treated, ready for immediate planting to grow this flavorful and visually striking pumpkin.
$13.32
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Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Average Weight
1218
/ - pounds
Who it's for
- Decorators seeking eye-catching centerpieces for autumn and Halloween displays
- Home cooks wanting pumpkins that excel in pies and soups
- Gardeners looking for reliable, vigorous heirloom varieties
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small container setups
- Growers in regions with short, cool summer seasons
- Gardeners unable to commit to frequent pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
The striking red hue and unique shape make for stunning displays.
Culinary Versatility
Moderately sweet flesh performs exceptionally well in traditional holiday pies.
Yield Reliability
Vigorous vines consistently produce a dependable harvest of large fruits.
Ease of Planting
Film-coated seeds simplify handling and improve early-stage protection.
Growth Cycle
The 105-day maturation requires a solid window of warm weather.
Space Requirements
Extensive vine growth demands significant garden footprint for optimal health.
Key Specs
Average Weight
12-18 pounds
Maturation Days
105 Days
Seeding Depth
1.25-1.5 inches
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Spacing in Row
36-48 inches
Spacing Between Rows
6-8 feet
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Form
FILM COATED
Features
- Distinctive flat, cheese wheel shape
- Vivid red exterior color
- Moderately sweet flesh ideal for pies
- Produces good yields from full vines
- Fruit size averages 12 to 18 pounds
- Seeds are film coated and treated
- Ready for immediate planting
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Harris Seeds Pumpkin Rouge Vif D'Etampes for its exceptional seed quality, noting a very high germination rate across different growing areas. The resulting pumpkins consistently achieve the desired flattened Cinderella shape and deep reddish orange color, making them perfect for decoration. Gardeners also report vigorous growth and impressive yields. A key highlight is the culinary utility; reviewers confirm the excellent flavor and texture are ideal for cooking, unlike purely ornamental types. The consensus is that this variety delivers both strong visual appeal and great gastronomic value, establishing it as a reliable heirloom choice for all growers.
Know before you buy
These seeds are designed for direct sowing into the garden. Plant them at a depth of 1.25 to 1.5 inches once your soil temperature has reached 70-75°F.
Because these are full-vine plants, they require significant room to spread. Space your plants 36 to 48 inches apart within the row, with 6 to 8 feet of space between each row.
You can expect to harvest your pumpkins approximately 105 days after planting. During this time, the vines will produce fruit weighing between 12 and 18 pounds.
They are excellent for both. While their vivid red, cheese-wheel shape makes them a striking decorative piece, their moderately sweet flesh is specifically well-suited for baking into pies.
The seeds are film-coated and treated to improve handling and protect them during the early stages of germination. They are ready to plant straight from the package without any additional preparation.
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