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Piozzo pumpkin is a small variety (with a diameter of 15/20 cm and a height of 5/8 cm), very tasty and also known as “risotto pumpkin.” Because of its size, in fact, it is perfectly suitable for preparing risotto for a family. The Piozzo pumpkin chunks also release aromas and give creaminess to the dish during cooking, while at the same time maintaining a pleasant texture.
The fruit is round and flattened in shape, flattened at the poles, furrowed vertically by ten ribs. The skin is dark green, turning coppery orange when fully ripe. The flesh is deep orange-yellow in color and is firm, tender, sweet, with a central cavity
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