Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Connecticut Field'
Cucurbita pepo
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) |
| Species: | pepo (PEP-oh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Connecticut Field |
Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Days to Maturity:
101 to 110 days
Mature Skin Color:
Orange
Size:
12 to 20 pounds (5 to 9 kg)
20 to 35 pounds (9 to 16 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
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
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Kansas City, Missouri
Stanton, Nebraska
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Jun 19, 2007, saintartaud from Kansas City, MO (Zone 5b) wrote: Grew this last year, but it suffered from lack of water for a spell and then an infestation of mold. Germinated quickly and reliably, has very long trailing vines--one got to be about 6-7' long. No pumpkins, though. |
| Positive | On Aug 18, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: A very old cultivar that is mainly used as an ornamental these days, as there are varieties with a smoother creamier texture. |
| Neutral | On Jan 20, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 110 day 12-25 lb orange pumpkin. Primarily used as a carving pumpkin as the flesh is somewhat course. An older cultivar available from Bonaza Seed. |
