Cucurbita maxima, commonly referred to as winter squash, is a warm-season annual vegetable vine that trails along the ground or climbs up structures using tendrils. It has yellow fruit-bearing flowers that are produced in the fall. The fruits have a mild flavor and can be fried, baked, added to pasta, used in soups, and more. Native to Central and South America, winter squash is an aggressive grower and prefers moderately moist soil with full access to sunlight. Winter squash is best suited for large landscapes, but performs well in vegetable gardens, on trellises, and as a cover for exposed soil. It is easily sown from seed, especially when soils are warm. Cucurbita maxima should be transplanted in late spring, early summer, or after the last frost.
Honeynut Squash Care
Cucurbita Moschata × Cucurbita Maxima
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
25°C - 35°C
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Plants like to stay moist, but not soggy. If rainfall is lacking, water deeply with 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Avoid getting water on the foliage, which makes it vulnerable to diseases and attractive to pests.
Fertilizer
These plants are heavy feeders and need regular fertilizer. Use a balanced formula such as 10-10-10, as directed on the label.
Sunlight
It needs 6 to 8 hours a day of full, bright sun to produce fruit. The plants can be grown indoors, in large containers with drainage holes and well-draining potting soil, near a bright, sunny window or under grow lights.
Soil
These plants like a soil pH of about 6 to 6.8. They also need organically rich soil that drains easily. If you’re planting in the ground, loosen the soil and remove sticks and other debris
Temperature
Squash grow best in air temperatures of about 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. They grow slowly or stop growing in temperatures below 60 degrees F. At temperatures of 85 degrees F. and above, they produce less fruit and grow more slowly.
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