Eros

Cucurbita Pepo

Eros is a fast-maturing pumpkin that produces extra-large, round fruits with a rich burnt orange colour, subtle ribbing, and strong, deeply set dark green handles. Offering excellent durability, shipping quality, and reliable field performance, it is an ideal choice for late-season or catch-up plantings, delivering consistent, high-quality pumpkins for the fresh market and seasonal displays.

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95 days

Days to maturity

Approximate number of days from sowing to maturity.

9–11 kg /20–24lbs

Weight

Average fruit weight

Yield

Fruit per plant

Key characteristics

Slightly flattened round fruits with light ribbing and excellent uniformity.
Very dark burnt orange colour, highly attractive in the field and on display.
Thick, dark green handles that are reliable, sturdy, and ideal for shipping.
Consistent yields with dependable performance across plantings.
Fast-maturing variety with flexibility for late plantings.

Recommended for

Commercial
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Varieties may differ within regions

United Kingdom

Europe

Rest of world

Key characteristics

Slightly flattened round fruits with light ribbing and excellent uniformity.
Very dark burnt orange colour, highly attractive in the field and on display.
Thick, dark green handles that are reliable, sturdy, and ideal for shipping.
Consistent yields with dependable performance across plantings.
Fast-maturing variety with flexibility for late plantings.

Recommended for

Commercial
Pick your own

Speak to our specialists

Sylwia Taylor

Crop Manager - International

sylwia.taylor@elsoms.com

Stephanie Fussey

Head of International Vegetable Sales

stephanie.fussey@elsoms.com

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Pumpkin and Squash brochure

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