Pumpkin 'Tonda Padana'

Cucurbita pepo var. pepo

How to grow Pumpkin 'Tonda Padana'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tonda Padana is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Tonda Padana requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Tonda Padana from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.94 feet (1.52 metres) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Tonda Padana about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Tonda Padana

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tonda Padana is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Tonda Padana

Other Names for Pumpkin 'Tonda Padana'

Americana Tonda,