Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: maxima (MAKS-ih-muh) (Info)
Cultivar: Argentine Primitive
» View all varieties of Squash Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Days to Maturity:
81 to 90 days
91 to 100 days
Mature Skin Color:
Medium Green
Size:
7 to 11 pounds (3 to 5 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
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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