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Cucurbita maxima

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   2a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 6 m (3 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Cucurbita maxima (winter pumpkin) bears showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms. This vegetable is low trailing in form and has greyish green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. The vegetable produced by Cucurbita maxima (winter pumpkin) is showy and bright orange.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Cucurbita maxima .