Cucurbita moschata. 75 days. Open-pollinated.
La Estrella is a hybrid tropical pumpkin variety developed by Dr. Don Maynard of the University of Florida for winter growing in Florida.
Semi-compact vines produce 4 to 6 round, slightly flattened fruits that weigh between 8 to 10 pounds each and have thick, mottled green and orange skins. Flesh is sweet and nutty in flavor. Has excellent disease and pest resistance.
La Estrella Tropical Pumpkin
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Loose, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1/2 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart
Germination Temp:
70°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
7 to 10 days
Maturation:
75 days
Growing Tips
If starting indoors, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat post, 2 seeds per pot. Thin to the strongest plant once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures are 60°F or higher by planting the seedlings in a location with full sun and rich soil. Space plants 8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart.
