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Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Sweet Dumpling'

Overview
An adorable miniature winter squash that looks like a tiny pumpkin with cream-colored skin decorated with dark green stripes and ribs. Each compact vine produces 6-10 individual-serving sized fruits with sweet, tender flesh that's perfect for stuffing or roasting whole. The attractive appearance and convenient single-serving size make it ideal for fall decorations that transition beautifully to the dinner table.
Planting
Direct sow 2-3 weeks after last frost. Can start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.