Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: maxima (MAKS-ih-muh) (Info)
Cultivar: Casper
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One member has or wants this plant for trade. Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Days to Maturity:
81 to 90 days
Mature Skin Color:
White
Size:
7 to 11 pounds (3 to 5 kg)
12 to 20 pounds (5 to 9 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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