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Cushaw Pumpkin, Winter Squash

Cucurbita mixta

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
mixta (MIKS-tuh)
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Synonym
Cucurbita argyrosperma
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Stamford, Connecticut

Shreveport, Louisiana

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