Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Autumn Crown'

Cucurbitamoschata

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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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:

Irving, Texas

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2014 | positive

This is my second year to grow this plant. It does well here despite the unpredictable Texas weather. Last year the plant was a little ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2009 | neutral

A small (2-4 lb) hybrid version of Long Island Cheese. Buff colored fruit with orange flesh.

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Painted Lady
(Vanessa cardui)
Red-tailed Hawk
(Buteo jamaicensis)