Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Rugosa Friulana') in the Gourds, Squashes and Pumpkins Database

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb Vine
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height:	2 feet
Plant Spread:	5 feet
Fruit:	Showy
Flower Color:	Yellow
Bloom Size:	1"-2" 2"-3"
Uses:	Vegetable
Edible Parts:	Fruit Flowers
Eating Methods:	Raw Cooked
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile Sow in situ
Pollinators:	Bees Various insects

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Posted by LJinNY (WNY - Zone 6b) on Mar 18, 2021 6:18 AM concerning plant:

Rugosa friulana is a moschata (not a pepo). It is tan when fully mature, the stem looks like it is smushed onto the fuit, and the leaves aren't deeply cut like zucchini leaves.

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Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Mar 18, 2021 9:45 AM concerning plant:

This variety from Northern Italy reminds me of the old-time yellow crookneck. Similar shape and heavily warted. Slightly firmer and dryer flesh. Large bush type vine that can reach 5 ft. Does not have much disease resistance compared to modern hybrid crooknecks, but like the antique warted crookneck has more flavor and texture.

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