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Casper

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Casper'

Overview
Casper is a distinctive heirloom squash variety prized for its pale, creamy-white skin and exceptional flavor profile. Maturing in approximately 95 days, this winter squash produces medium-sized fruits with a mild, exceptionally sweet taste and creamy, non-bitter flesh that sets it apart from other squash varieties. Its unique color and tender meat make it ideal for roasting, purees, and soups. The variety thrives in full sun with rich, well-drained soil amended with organic matter, though moderate cultivation skills are required. Despite its refined flavor, Casper requires vigilance against common squash pests including flea beetles, aphids, and hornworms.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 65°F and nights stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, aphids, hornworms. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt, bacterial spot, phomopsis blight.