Cucurbita moschata – Winter Squash
Cucurbita moschata is a species of winter squash in the Cucurbitaceae plant family, alongside melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. It is usually more tolerant of hot, humid weather than its cousins, C. maxima and C. pepo.
Cucurbita moschata is a species of 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' – 15' (3m – 4.5m) |
| 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, Patio and Containers |