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Cucurbita pepo 'Park's Creamy Improved II Hybrid'

 
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Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh) (Info)
Cultivar: Park's Creamy Improved II Hybrid

Type:
Straight-neck (summer)

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Days to Maturity:
41 to 50 days

Mature Skin Color:
Cream

Size:
Less than 1 pound (0.5 kg)

Habit:
Bush

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Hybrid

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By dmj1218
Thumbnail #1 of Cucurbita pepo by dmj1218

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral dmj1218 On Apr 26, 2006, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

Early (48 days), highly resistant to squash mosiac (according to Park's). Open, bushy habit, vigourous grower. Sets 8"-9" fruits quickly and heavily. Taste is good but lots of blossom end rot on the fruits.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Houston, Texas



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