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Marina di Chioggia Pumpkin

Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Overview
Avg. 6-12 lb. bumpy squashes make a wild, yet subdued ornamental statement for fall. Amy Goldman in her new book, The Compleat Squash, describes this Italian seaside specialty as deliziosa, especially for gnocchi and ravioli, and a culinary revelation.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost in warm soil (70°F+), or start indoors 3-4 weeks early. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.