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Autumn Colors Cushaw
Squash
SquashCucurbita mixta
- Full sun
- Zones 5–10
- 105 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Unusual, tri-colored fruits have green bottoms, light orange tops, and white stripes from top to bottom. Avg. 4-10 lb. Great for decorating.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost when soil is 70°F+, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam with organic matter, neutral to slightly acidic. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.