Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese'

winter pumpkin

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.