Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: maxima (MAKS-ih-muh) (Info)
Cultivar: Lower Salmon River
» View all varieties of Squash Type:
Buttercup (winter)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Days to Maturity:
81 to 90 days
Mature Skin Color:
Orange
Pink/Red
Multi-colored
Size:
2 to 3 pounds (1 to 2 kg)
4 to 6 pounds (2 to 3 kg)
7 to 11 pounds (3 to 5 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Cucumber mosaic virus (VMV)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Landrace
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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