Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Sand Man'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Unique pumpkin with the skin and flesh of a butternut squash! Fantastic flavor for eating, plus ornamental uses for its unusual, flesh-tone skin.

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