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Green Striped Cushaw is a Native American pumpkin/winter squash that was introduced before 1850. The fruits are large and bulb-shaped with curved necks. They can weigh up to 40 lbs., with the average weight being around 10-15 pounds, and can grow to around 18" long, and 10" wide at the bowl. The skin is creamy-white and is mottled with green stripes. The light yellow flesh is slightly sweet, thick, fibrous, and is fine for pies and baking. Also perfect for decorative autumn displays.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Cucurbita mixta |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 100-110 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
