Squash, Winter - Candy Roaster Melon
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ECO. (C. maxima) Large, rampant vines produce 12-14 lb fruits. Fruits are warty, buttercup-shaped, with pinkish-orange coloring and blue-green markings. Very sweet, excellent for baking. 112 days.
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Family: Cucurbitaceae
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Species: C.maxima, C.pepo, C. Moschata, C. Mixta
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Difficulty: easy to grow
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Sun: full sun
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Sowing Method: direct seed or transplant
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Planting: plant after last frost
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Frost Tolerance: frost sensitive
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Tags:vegetable seed/squash