Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info)
Species: pepo (PEP-oh) (Info)
Cultivar: Sweet Lightning
» View all varieties of Squash Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Days to Maturity:
91 to 100 days
101 to 110 days
Mature Skin Color:
Cream
Orange
Pink/Red
Multi-colored
Size:
2 to 3 pounds (1 to 2 kg)
Habit:
Semi-bush
Disease Resistance:
Powdery Mildew (PM)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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