Cushaw Pumpkin Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cushaw pumpkin is a warm-season vining plant grown for its elongated, curved fruits with distinctive striping. It exhibits a vigorous, trailing growth habit and requires ample space for proper development. This variety is well adapted to warm climates and performs reliably in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent sunlight. Cushaw pumpkin is commonly grown in garden beds and open fields, producing mature fruits during the late growing season after steady vine growth.

Features

• Vigorous trailing vines suitable for large growing areas
• Adapted to warm-season cultivation
• Produces elongated, curved fruits with striped patterns
• Suitable for garden beds and field planting
• Requires full sunlight and consistent space for spreading

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita argyrosperma
• Common Name (US): Cushaw Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Striped winter squash variety
• Growth Habit: Spreading vine
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: April–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; consistent moisture required
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 3–6 m
• Plant Spacing: 90–150 cm