Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Green Hokkaido'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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Bloom Characteristics
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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:

Colusa, California

Tulelake, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Tulelake, CA | June 2013 | positive

I have seen squash going under this name that are blueish tinged. Mine are definitely light green. I have been growing these for years. I...Read More

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

A small slate green squash.

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