Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Lumina'

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
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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
Bright Yellow
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
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

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

Lake City, Florida

Palatine, Illinois

Calvert City, Kentucky

Ada, Michigan

Zimmerman, Minnesota

Nevada, Texas

Concrete, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | August 2004 | positive

An excellent white pumpkin for carving or painting at Hallowe'en. Surprisingly, they're not bad for pies. These pumpkins grow to be about...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | June 2003 | positive

Plants produced three good-size pumpkins with little cultivation, and in a relatively small (6'x 6') area.

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