Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'Connecticut Field'

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
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
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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:

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Kansas City, Missouri

Stanton, Nebraska

Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Kansas City, MO (Zone 5b) | June 2007 | neutral

Grew this last year, but it suffered from lack of water for a spell and then an infestation of mold. Germinated quickly and reliably, ha...Read More

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

A very old cultivar that is mainly used as an ornamental these days, as there are varieties with a smoother creamier texture.

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

A 110 day 12-25 lb orange pumpkin. Primarily used as a carving pumpkin as the flesh is somewhat course. An older cultivar available from Bonaza Seed.

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