Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Kakai'

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
12-15 in. (30-38 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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
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:

Redding, California

Norwood, Georgia

Brown City, Michigan

Perry, Michigan

Lake Oswego, Oregon

Church Hill, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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Redding, CA | January 2014 | positive

Very easy to grow pumpkin. Got three pumpkins on a 5foot vine, 8-10 pounds each. Was told to let them set on the porch or in a cool plac...Read More

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Brown City, MI (Zone 5a) | July 2004 | positive

I haven't harvested any of these yet, but they germinated easily and are doing well.

Last year I tried the "Lady Godiva" n...Read More

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