Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid'

Winter Squash

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Common Name: 

Winter Squash

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

60 cm

Maximum width: 

245 cm

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - Description

Just 6-8" long and 4-5" across, a single squash is perfect for a family meal. Compact plants yield huge crops, more than any other variety. High in vitamin A. Burpee exclusive. Sun. Delicious pasta substitute. Prick fruit all over, then boil or bake until tender. Scoop out spaghetti and serve with sauce or chilled in salads. Good keeper. Sun.

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - 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.

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - 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).

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Winter Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Hasta La Pasta Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.

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