Pumpkin, Winter Squash
Cucurbitamoschata 'Wild Squash'

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species: moschata (MOSS-kuh-ta)
Cultivar: Wild Squash

Category

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored