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squash 'Sweet Dumpling'

Cucurbita pepo 'Sweet Dumpling'

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Genus: Cucurbita
Family: Cucurbitaceae

About this plant

An ornamental Winter squash variety bearing green striped, cream-white fruits with a sweet tasting, buttery orange flesh. It is high yielding and can be harvested right up to October and November

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoam

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from March, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before transplanting outdoors to final growing position. Or sow direct from April - May when the air temperature is above 18C. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years