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Cucurbita maxima 'Sunshine'

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   2a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita maxima 'Sunshine' (winter squash) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Cucurbita maxima 'Sunshine' (winter squash) yields showy and bright orange vegetables.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cucurbita maxima 'Sunshine' .