25 Carnival Squash Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo Gourmet Winter Squash
$27.40
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25 Carnival Squash Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo Gourmet Winter Squash
$27.40
Carnival Squash is a striking winter squash variety known for its cream-colored skin with green and orange speckles and stripes. This gourmet squash produces medium-sized, acorn-shaped fruits with sweet, tender flesh that is excellent for roasting, baking, and stuffing. A colorful and productive addition to the fall garden, Carnival Squash is a favorite among home gardeners for its ornamental appeal and delicious flavor.
As a Cucurbita pepo variety, Carnival Squash grows on compact, bushy vines and matures in about 85-100 days. The fruits store well and are perfect for autumn decorations and winter meals.
Plant Features
- Distinctive cream skin with green and orange markings
- Sweet, orange flesh ideal for roasting and baking
- Compact bush growth habit
- Good storage quality
- Attractive ornamental fruits
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Plant Type: Annual winter squash
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Bush
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
- Days to Maturity: 85-100 days
- Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Carnival Squash seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 24-36 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before transplanting.
Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Cure fruits in a warm, dry place for 7-10 days to improve storage life.
What's Included
25 Carnival Squash seeds (Cucurbita pepo).