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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 18-24 inch
Fruit: Showy
Fruiting Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Fruit
Flowers
Eating Methods: Cooked
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Not suitable for containers

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Common names
  • Winter Squash
  • Acorn Squash

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Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2014-07-07
Location: Augusta GA
Date: 2014-06-03
Comments:
  • Posted by farmerdill (Augusta Georgia - Zone 8a) on Jul 7, 2014 8:16 AM concerning plant:
    Large attractive fruits, but yield is low this year. Max 2 fruits per plant.

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