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Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Checkmate'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Family
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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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
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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)
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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
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"Bred for extra large fruit, extra large handle, hybrid vigor and yield potential. Large vine requires wide spacing for best performance. "

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