Squash Seeds (Winter) - Turks Turban

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita maxima

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Climbing

COLOR

• Orange
• Red

This unique heirloom from the 1820s is related to pumpkins, squash and gourds and looks other-worldly! The bottom half is usually a solid color and the top is generally beige with streaks of reddish orange and dark green. Turk's Turban can be used in any of your favorite squash recipes - roasted, baked, steamed, in soups or on the grill. Or just enjoy the ornamental use in your fall displays!

• A head-turner in the garden
• Wonderful flavor
• Prefers Full Sun Exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

• High

PLANT SPACING

• 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual