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Winter Squash 'Chilacayote White'

Cucurbitaficifolia

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Cucurbita ficifolia by MattyB
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Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
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Species
ficifolia (fik-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height

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Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Category
Vegetables
Vines and Climbers
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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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:

Lemon Grove, California

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