Pumpkin, Winter Squash

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Cucurbita zapallito
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Canoga Park, California

Concord, California

Santa Cruz, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Jacksonville, Illinois

Ada, Michigan

Independence, Missouri

Parsippany, New Jersey

Troy, New York

Cleveland, Tennessee

La Follette, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Mc Donald, Tennessee

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Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

Our pumpkin plants grew by chance from last years carving party on the deck. 3 plants grew and grew and grew. I didnt know what they were...Read More

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