Cucurbita maxima – Winter Squash
Cucurbita maxima is a winter squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. Native to subtropical areas of South America (Argentina-Bolivia-Uruguay), Cucurbita maxima is a long-vining plant, although some bush cultivars are now available.
Cucurbita maxima is a winter squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Cucurbita – Squash |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 10" – 2' (25cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 10' – 12' (3m – 3.6m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |