Hubbard Squash, Winter Squash 'Green Hubbard'

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
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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:

Yucaipa, California

Saint Louis, Missouri

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Yucaipa, CA | February 2012 | positive

Green Hubbard squash and Blue Hubbard as well, holds up great after it is harvested. Even 2 months after the harvest, IN THE SUN, the see...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is a large Hubbard with a dark green shell color. This is the most notable difference between it and the Blue Hubbard which has a bl...Read More

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