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Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Marina di Chioggia'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
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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
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Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Long Beach, California

Clarkfield, Minnesota

Saint Louis, Missouri

Reno, Nevada

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Boise City, Oklahoma

Eugene, Oregon

Houston, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Describes it as a good keeper and consistently good producer. 95-100 days.

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

The heirloom sea pumpkin of Chioggia, on the coast of Italy, The large turban shaped fruit are deep blue-green. It is one of the most bea...Read More

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