Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese'

Squash

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Common Name:

Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Description

HEIRLOOM. Shaped like a large, home-made cheese wheel, this handsome squash has smooth skin and is gently ribbed. The color is similar to Butternut: tan skin with bright orange flesh. Squash average 20 lbs. each.

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Long Island Cheese') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.