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Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Casper'

Cucurbitamaxima

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Cucurbita maxima by titaniumRX8
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Vincent, Alabama

Charlotte, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral

There is a family farm close to our house where they have a pumpkin patch for the public. This is one of the pumpkins that they offer. ...Read More

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 1992 white 8-15 lb slightly elongated pumpkin from Shamrock. Dark orange flesh. (105 day)

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