Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Australian Butter'

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
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
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:

Troy, Idaho

Warren, Michigan

Macon, Missouri

Stanton, Nebraska

Dayton, Nevada

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Gardener's Notes:

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Macon, MO | August 2012 | positive

I live in mid-Missouri

I have a bunch of this squash growing, I've been picking them as well.

Not sure of t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

A large, peach-tan colored squash from Australia that has extra thick, orange flesh of excellent quality. The 15 lb. fruit keep for a lon...Read More

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