Photos are representative and may not match your specific variety.

Lakota Winter Squash

Squash

Cucurbita maxima 'Lakota'

Overview
A stunning heirloom winter squash with distinctive orange and green teardrop-shaped fruits that were traditionally grown by the Lakota Sioux tribe. The beautiful pear-shaped squash features sweet, fine-textured orange flesh that rivals butternut in flavor and cooking quality. These eye-catching squash store exceptionally well and make gorgeous autumn decorations before being transformed into delicious meals.
Planting
Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F. Can start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bug, cucumber beetle, squash vine borer. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.