Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Golden Cushaw'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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
Blooms repeatedly
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:

Augusta, Georgia

Troutman, North Carolina

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

This is similar to the Green Striped Cushaw except that it is a buff gold color. The variant that I grew actually was slighly striped wit...Read More

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