Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Winter Luxury Pie'
Cucurbita pepo
Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) |
Species: | pepo (PEP-oh) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Winter Luxury Pie |
Additional cultivar information: | (aka Livingstone's Pie) |
Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Days to Maturity:
91 to 100 days
Mature Skin Color:
Yellow
Orange
Size:
4 to 6 pounds (2 to 3 kg)
7 to 11 pounds (3 to 5 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Seed Type:
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 seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Los Angeles, California
Quincy, Illinois
Jacksonville, Texas
Gardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On Jul 2, 2008, Angel_D from Quincy, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: DH and I are growing this pumpkin this year. So far it is doing fantastic! I'll try to post more later in the season, along with some pictures. |
Positive | On Jan 18, 2007, summiteer from Summit, NY wrote: I grew Winter Luxury pumpkins in the far northern Catskill Mtns. of upstate NY for more than a decade. It is my favorite pumpkin. I garden at a 2,500 ft. elevation in a locale with only 65 sure frost free days. Winter Luxury is a great baking pumpkin, makes terrific pumpkin cheesecake, pies, puddings, muffins, and pancakes. I rate it up there with old fashioned Buttercup winter squash for good eating, and is worth the space if you have it. |
Neutral | On Jan 22, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A pie pumpkin. |