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Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Fester'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)

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maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

This bright orange pumpkin is perfect for carving! Fruits grow to approximately 6-8kg and are slightly ribbed. The sweet flavored flesh i...Read Mores excellent in pies. Compact vine.

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