Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Bat Wing'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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Where to Grow
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
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | neutral

A 3 inch diameter (1/4 lb) mini pumpkin. While it ripens to full orange, the intermediate stage is orange and dark green. An attractive o...Read More

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