Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Porcelain Doll'

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
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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Water Requirements
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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
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon

MacMinnville, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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Mcminnville, OR | February 2014 | positive

I grew "Porcelain Doll" on a whim, thinking it would be more of an ornamental. I vastly underestimated this squash! The plants were vig...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2011 | neutral

A 20 -25 lb shocking pink ribbed pumpkin. Deep orange flesh.

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