Cinderella Pumpkin Seeds – 10 Heirloom Rouge Vif d'Etampes Cucurbita maxima Seeds

Grow the enchanting Cinderella Pumpkin, also known as Rouge Vif d'Etampes, a French heirloom variety of Cucurbita maxima. This pumpkin is famous for its flattened, deeply ribbed shape and vibrant red-orange skin, reminiscent of the fairy-tale carriage. Its sweet, tender flesh is excellent for baking, soups, and pies, while the striking appearance makes it a standout in fall displays and garden beds.

Easy to grow and productive, this heirloom pumpkin adds both beauty and flavor to your vegetable garden. Whether you're a home gardener or a market grower, these seeds offer a rewarding harvest of unique, conversation-starting pumpkins.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety from France, also known as Rouge Vif d'Etampes
• Distinctive flattened, ribbed shape with bright red-orange color
• Sweet, flavorful flesh ideal for cooking and baking
• Vigorous vines produce multiple fruits per plant
• Excellent for fall decorations and culinary use

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Vining
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Vines can spread 10-15 feet
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 70-90°F (21-32°C)
• Spacing: 24-36 inches between plants

Planting & Care

Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 24-36 inches apart. For earlier starts, begin indoors 2-4 weeks before transplanting, using biodegradable pots to avoid root disturbance. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings emerge, thin to the strongest plants. Provide plenty of space for vines to spread, and consider trellising to save garden space.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Feed with a balanced fertilizer when vines begin to run. Harvest pumpkins when the rind is hard and the color is fully developed, typically 90-110 days after planting. Cut with a few inches of stem attached and cure in a warm, sunny spot for about a week to improve storage life.

What's Included

10 Cinderella Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita maxima 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes').