Description

Squash White Flat Boer Ford
Cucurbita maxima

White pumpkin, flattened and ribbed. Dark yellow, non-fibrous flesh, mild, slightly sweet flavor. Excellent in soups or any sweet or savory recipe. 20 to 50 cm in diameter, 8 to 22 lb. Stackable and decorative. Excellent shelf life. Plant of 2 meters and more. 2 to 4 squashes per plant. An ancient variety originally from South Africa. 95 days to maturity.

Full sun, well-drained, rich soil. Direct sowing after risk of frost or indoor sowing 2 to 5 weeks before. 2 cm deep. Protect young plants from insects at the beggining of the season. 60 cm between plants.

Germination: 99% in December 2025
Ecological seeds produced at Catherine’s Ornamental Garden.

Note
When we were looking for a white pumpkin to put in our catalog, we always had the taste criterion in mind: Halloween decorations are all well and good, but after that it has to be interesting to eat! Of all the open-pollinated white pumpkins we’ve seen, the White Flat Boer Ford is the only one whose flavor deserves a mention in the variety description. When it’s not mentioned, it’s usually not a good sign 😉