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Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Cow'

Cucurbitamoschata

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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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)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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A version of the Cheese type pumpkin largely used fro stock feed.

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