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Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese'

Family Cucurbitaceae
Plant Type vegetable
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vegetable Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese' (winter pumpkin) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blooms. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese' (winter pumpkin) yields showy and faded yellow vegetables.
Typical Uses Culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This vegetable attracts birds to your garden.