Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$3.00
Fairytale Pumpkin (Musquee de Provence) is a breathtakingly beautiful French heirloom pumpkin producing large, deeply ribbed, flat-topped fruits in rich terra-cotta and chestnut tones. Beyond its stunning ornamental appeal, it has some of the finest-flavored pumpkin flesh – sweet, dense, and richly colored – making it outstanding for gourmet cooking. Fruits can reach 15-35 lbs and mature in approximately 110 days.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Fairytale Pumpkin transplants are grown for vigorous vines and exceptional ornamental and culinary quality.
12 in stock
Moderate to high water needs through fruit development
Deep, consistent watering critical for large fruit development
Reduce as fruits mature
Drip irrigation strongly recommended
Heavy feeder; balanced organic fertilizer at planting
Lower nitrogen, higher potassium at fruiting
Side-dress with compost every 2-3 weeks
Limit to 1-2 fruits per vine for maximum size
Support large fruits on straw or boards to prevent rot
Hand-pollinate in low pollinator conditions
Cure at 80-85 F for 10-14 days
Squash vine borers
Powdery mildew
Cucumber beetles
Squash bugs
Requires early start (late June-early July) due to 110-day maturity
Plan for very large vines – needs more space than most pumpkins
Amend soil generously before planting; heavy feeder benefits from deep preparation
One of the most stunning pumpkins for farm stands, fall displays, and gourmet kitchens
Not recommended in Austin; insufficient season before heat, high vine borer pressure
Only recommended season; plant by early July for October-November harvest
Fall: Late June-early July (for October-November harvest)
Ideal soil temperatures: 65-85 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
36-48 inches apart; rows 8-10 feet apart
Very large vines require significant space
Well-draining, very fertile, deeply amended soil
Fairytale pumpkins are heavy feeders
pH 6.0-6.8
Water deeply at transplanting
Consistent and generous moisture through vine development and fruit set
Pumpkin flesh is generally considered non-toxic to:
Cooked, plain pumpkin is beneficial for digestive health in dogs and cats.
Avoid feeding rind in large quantities.
Do not feed pumpkin with added spices or sweeteners.
