Hubbard Squash, Winter Squash 'Mountaineer PS'

Cucurbitamaxima

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
maxima (MAKS-ih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Durango, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

New Meadows, Idaho

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Durango, CO | January 2015 | positive

This seed can be purchased from Fisher's Seeds in Belgrade MT 59714, This is our favorite winter squash for its exceedingly creamy, sweet...Read More

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

Peters Seed Research offers this description; "An extra early medium size gray-green Hubbard. The hard shelled fruits keep well and are o...Read More

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