Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta) (Info) Cultivar: Dickinson
» View all varieties of Squash Type: Pumpkin (winter)
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Days to Maturity: 91 to 100 days 101 to 110 days
Mature Skin Color: Cream
Size: 35 to 100 pounds (16 to 45 kg)
Habit: Vining
Disease Resistance: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting: Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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