The Slavyanka pumpkin variety is an early-maturing portion variety that starts fruiting 80-90 days after germination. The plants are compact and bushy, with 4-6 short shoots, which facilitates care and cultivation. This variety is characterized by cold hardiness and comparative drought resistance, allowing it to fruit stably in northern regions of the central belt even without seedling culture. The fruits have a spherical, slightly flattened shape and a small mass up to 1 kg, making them convenient for storage and transport.
The pumpkin flesh is bright orange, crunchy, moderately sweet and aromatic, with low juice content. Such characteristics make this variety attractive for culinary use, especially for preparing dishes where texture and taste are important. The fruits ripen in August and can be stored until January, ensuring a long usage period of the fresh product.
For cultivation, seeds are sown directly into the ground to a depth of 3-5 cm, 2-3 pieces per hole, followed by thinning. Plants are planted at an age of 20-25 days. During growth, timely watering, weeding, loosening, and fertilization are necessary to ensure a good harvest. It is also recommended to leave the first 3-4 fruits on the plant and pinch the top to stimulate fruiting. Additionally, there is packaged peeled and cut Slavyanka pumpkin weighing 0.5 kg, ready for use, with low caloric content and balanced protein, fat, and carbohydrate content.
