Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita maxima 'Guatemalan Blue'
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima 'Guatemalan Blue'
Common name: winter squash
Planted
1
time
created by:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
at a glance
| Soil: | dry, acidic, loam |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 4a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
annual
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
fall interest, bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita maxima 'Guatemalan Blue'"
A very rare and unique winter squash is 'Guatemalan Blue'. This variety is characterized by its gorgeous blue fruit that is shaped like a banana. At full maturity, these fruits can weigh up to 10 pounds and have a tasty, firm flesh. Maturity in 90-95 days. Edited by S. Derr
History:
Seeds originally collected in Guatamala.
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