Property News · March 7, 2020

Alys Fowler: how to breed the perfect pumpkin


If you can grow pumpkins, you can breed them, says the Austrian who is creating the heirloom varieties of the futureKlaus Brugger loves pumpkins. In particular, he loves a certain flesh quality and the nutty flavour in winter squash, and because he is a curious type and a passionate gardener, the Austrian wondered whether he might be able to make his perfect pumpkin. I know this because his Instagram account (@klaus_brugger), which is full of pumpkin pinups, is documenting this journey. It’s a brilliant educational tour of how to go about creating your own vegetable varieties on a small scale. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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