Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Long Island Cheese'
Cucurbita moschata
Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) |
Species: | moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Long Island Cheese |
Type:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Mar 3, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: East coast heirloom long remembered as a great pie squash by people in the NY and NJ areas. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese. Flattened fruits are buff-colored with deep orange flesh, 6-10 lbs and a good keeper. 90-100 days. |
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