Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cucurbitaceae

Genus:

Cucurbita

Species:

Cucurbita moschata

USDA Symbol:

CUMO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, squash bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with good organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures of at least 60°F (16°C) for germination; optimal at 85-95°F (29-35°C). Direct sow after frost danger has passed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI