Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Speckled Hound'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Keystone Heights, Florida

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Keystone Heights, FL | July 2011 | negative

This is a beautiful squash and the plants still look great halfway through the hot Florida summer, but the few fruits that were produced ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2007 | neutral

This unusual squash is an eye catcher for ornamental use but has a surprise of great taste. Medium orange with green to blue "splotches"....Read More

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