Winter Squash 'Tetsukabuto'

Cucurbitamaxima x moschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

San Simon, Arizona

Sanbornville, New Hampshire

Washington, New Hampshire

Brecksville, Ohio

Cosby, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Washington, NH (Zone 5b) | November 2009 | positive

I plant this squash every year--it is by far my favorite winter squash. It has excellent flavor, is extremely productive, and keeps thro...Read More

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North Fork, CA | November 2009 | positive

grew well and kept for many months after picked

Central California foothills

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

My favorite winter squash so far. Very productive (24 from 4 plants in 2006 in Wisconsin) and delicious. The most productive squash I hav...Read More

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