Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Crown Prince'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
F
| April 2019 | positive

The grey fruited
cultivar Whangaparoa Crown, originally developed on
the Whangaparoa Peninsula, is a farmer's selection fro...Read More

G
G
| April 2007 | positive

Comments on Whangaparoa Crown (seeds from Kokopelli in France). I am not sure whether Whangaparoa Crown and Crown Prince are identical. ...Read More

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A flat cheese type with hard grey skin, sweet dry deep orange flesh, and small cavity.

Featured
Common Darter
(Sympetrum striolatum)
Kirtland's Warbler
(Setophaga kirtlandii)
Featured
Common Darter
(Sympetrum striolatum)
Kirtland's Warbler
(Setophaga kirtlandii)