Cucurbita maxima 'Harlequin'
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| Squash | |
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| Harlequin | |
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| Harlequin squash | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Cucurbita maxima |
| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 21°C (70°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 35°C (95°F) |
| Germination time: | 10 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +38days |
| Time to harvesting: | +80 days |
| Mature height: | 50cm (20in) |
| Mature spread: | 100cm (40in) |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.1 - 7.5 |
| Growing plant spacing: | 70cm (27in) |
| References: | [1] |
Harlequin is a variety of squash, which looks like a green and cream striped pumpkin with a sunken top. Smooth medium-starchy green-yellow flesh with a sweet, slightly potato-ish taste. Excellent pureed or oven-roasted, moistened with vegetable stock and blended for a velvety soup.[2]
Growing[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Squash - Growing
Troubles[edit | edit source]
- Full troubles list: Cucurbit troubles
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Winter Squash 'Harlequin'. myfolia.com. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.
- ↑ Best of British Vegetables - From Curly Kale to Turks Turban Squashes. 4°C Products. Retrieved: 2010-09-11.


