Winter Squash, Acorn Squash 'Carnival'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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:

Westbrook, Connecticut

Augusta, Georgia

Aurora, Missouri

Havertown, Pennsylvania

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | September 2011 | positive

Vigorous plant with excellent taste. In fact, some critters thought so too, so I had to surround the ripening fruit with flowerpots to k...Read More

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Moose Jaw, SK (Zone 3b) | October 2006 | neutral

Carnival Squash - Cream colored with orange spots or pale green with dark green spots in vertical stripes - coloration sometimes divided...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | August 2005 | positive

I've not actually grown this squash, but I have eaten it and it is supurb!

A lovely decorative squash that you will actual...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | positive

Harris Seeds describes as follows;"
85 Days. This is the most exciting squash to be introduced in years! The vigorous, semi-bush p...Read More

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