Pumpkin Rouge VIF Seeds (Halwa Kadu) – Flat Round & Deep Orange
Quantity: One Packet Contains 20 Seeds ⓘ
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Pumpkin Rouge VIF Seeds (Halwa Kadu) – Flat Round & Deep Orange
Pumpkin Rouge VIF Seeds (Halwa Kadu) – Flat Round & Deep Orange
Features
Direct sow 1 inch deep in very fertile soil. Space 4–5 feet. Full sun. Needs ample space for large flat fruits.
How To Grow
🎃 Plant Your Own Garden – Royal Looks with Desi Taste!
Rouge Vif d'Étampes is a classic French heirloom pumpkin also called the Cinderella Pumpkin due to its fairytale-like shape. Its deep orange, flat-round fruits grow large and ribbed, with sweet, dense flesh perfect for making halwa, soups, pies, and roasting.
Ideal for spring and monsoon planting in Pakistan, it grows well in open ground, large beds, or big grow bags.
📦 Product Features:
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✅ Seed Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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🌿 Plant Lifespan: Annual
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🌱 Germination Rate: 85–90%
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⏳ Germination Time: 6–10 days
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🌿 Harvest Time: 100–120 days
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🎃 Fruit Shape: Flattened, round, ribbed pumpkin with rich orange skin
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🪴 Best For: Garden beds, grow bags, open field cultivation
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♻️ Eco-Friendly, Resealable Packaging
🌡️ Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct in Soil):
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Spring Crop: February to April
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Monsoon Crop: July to August (Not suitable for heavy rain regions like upper KPK during monsoon)
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Temperature Range: 20°C – 32°C
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate – water when topsoil dries, avoid standing water
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Soil: Rich, loose, and well-drained with compost or aged manure
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Spacing: 2.5 to 3 feet between plants in rows or wide containers
🍽️ Why Grow Rouge Vif d'Étampes (Halwa Kadu)?
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Beautiful shape and color – great for decoration and markets
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Sweet, dense flesh – perfect for desi halwa and Western recipes
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High-yielding and long-storing
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A showstopper for both gardeners and chefs
View our Pumpkin planting guide to learn more.