Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita maxima 'Sweet Meat'
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima 'Sweet Meat'
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 'Sweet Meat'"
A large growing space is needed to reap the benefits of 'Sweet Meat' winter squash. This variety grows on vigorous vines and produces hard shelled, bluish/gray fruit. Beneath this gorgeous skin lies sweet tasting, fine grained orange flesh. Enjoy its taste in baking, canning or frozen. Maturity in 110 days. Edited by S. Derr
History:
Seeds originally collected in Portland, Oregon
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