This impressive-looking variety produces white and green striped pumpkins that are 20-28″ in length and 10-35 lbs in weight. Used for decorating, cooking, and even feeding animals. Lots of flesh relative to a small seed cavity makes food prep easier! The squash used to make the Appalachian favorite Cushaw Pie (a pumpkin pie made with this amazing squash).
Pumpkin – Green Stripe Cushaw – Cucurbita mixta
Soil & Water: Pumpkins prefer loam or sandy soil high in organic matter to hold large amounts of moisture. The plants require heavy, even water for best development. Preferred soil pH is between 6.0-7.0.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or sow seed directly when soil temperature reaches 70F. To begin growing earlier, use mulching plastics and row covers to warm the soil. Place a board underneath the fruit to help prevent rotting.
Harvesting & Storage: For immediate use, harvest when the skin loses its sheen. For storage, harvest pumpkins when fully mature. Cut the fruit from the vine, leaving 4-6″ of stem. Cure for storage by setting in a warm, dry location for 1-2 weeks.
Soil Temperature: 65-85FPlanting Depth: 1″Germination: 5-10 DaysHeight At Maturity: VineDays To Maturity: 90-115 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 24-36″Approx Seeds per Pack: 10
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