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Buttercup Squash, Winter Squash 'Lower Salmon River'

Cucurbitamaxima

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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

maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

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Foliage

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Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Category

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Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Honolulu, Hawaii

Molalla, Oregon

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