Chia Tai Pumpkin Bueng Kan 21

Description

The Sangkhaya Specialist: Chia Tai Pumpkin Bueng Kan 21

Produce the ultimate “gourmet-sized” harvest with Chia Tai Pumpkin Bueng Kan 21. Part of the specialized “Professional Series,” Bueng Kan 21 is specifically bred to meet the high-demand niche for small, high-quality pumpkins in Thailand. While large pumpkins dominate the wholesale markets, this variety excels in the premium retail and dessert segments. Its compact size makes it the gold standard for traditional Thai pumpkin custard (Sangkhaya), as the fruit is perfectly proportioned to be steamed whole and served as an individual dessert.

Superior Texture and Rapid Growth: Bueng Kan 21 is celebrated for its elite internal quality. The flesh is a vibrant orange-yellow, characterized by a dense, non-fibrous texture that Thai consumers describe as “Man-Noey” (buttery and nutty) with a satisfyingly sticky bite. For the grower, this F1 Hybrid is a high-performance crop with small, efficient leaves and a vigorous growth habit that allows for high-density planting. Its fast 70-day maturity cycle ensures a quick return on investment, while its ability to set 4–5 uniform fruits per plant maximizes total yield per rai.

Key Characteristics:

• Perfect Dessert Size: Produces uniform, small fruits (0.8–1.5 kg), ideal for individual servings and premium “Sangkhaya” desserts.
• Elite Flesh Quality: Thick, golden-orange interior with a rich, nutty flavor and a dense, sticky texture.
• High Fruit-Setting Ability: Prolific vines that consistently produce 4–5 fruits per plant.
• Fast Market Turnaround: One of the fastest-maturing professional pumpkins, ready for harvest in just 70–75 days.

Professional Planting & Care:

1. Field Layout: Prepare raised beds at least 50 cm high to ensure excellent drainage. Space plants 80–100 cm apart with 4–5 meters between rows to allow for healthy vine spread.
2. Nursery Management: Move healthy seedlings to the field at 10–12 days old for the strongest establishment and uniform growth.
3. Pruning Technique: To encourage productive lateral branching and maximize fruit set, pinch or “top” the main stem when the plant has 4–5 true leaves (approx. 10–15 days after transplanting).
4. Pollination & Positioning: For the best weight and quality, aim for the first fruit set at the 12th node or higher. Subsequent fruits should be spaced 3–4 nodes apart.

Available at Asia Seed Co: Whether you are a commercial grower targeting the dessert market or a hobbyist seeking the perfect steaming pumpkin, our Bueng Kan 21 seeds are moisture-sealed to preserve elite genetic purity. Trust the innovation of Chia Tai to deliver a harvest that is small in size but massive in quality.