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Sign up freeCucurbita maxima
vegetableWinter squash is an annual fruit representing several species within the genus Cucurbita, characterized by odd-shaped, rough or warty varieties with long-keeping qualities and hard rinds. They are harvested and eaten in the mature stage when seeds have matured fully and skin has hardened into a tough rind, allowing storage for winter use.
Well-draining soil; prefers warm conditions for optimal growth
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Winter Squash
