Cushaw Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Silver Edge'

Cucurbitamixta

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
mixta (MIKS-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 6b) | September 2011 | positive

This plant is also called Cucurbita argyrosperma "Silver Edge". It can be successfully grown in gardens in Central Europe.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2009 | neutral

As described by Baker Creek: " Grown for its beautiful, delicious seeds that are very large and white, with silver edges, hence the name....Read More

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