Squash 'Georgia Candy Roaster'
- Product number: 213810
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
This historical variety is a true gourmet pumpkin of considerable size! The elongated fruits are salmon pink in color and can weigh up to 25kg at a length of 90cm! (usually smaller and lighter) Easy to peel and with sweet, orange flesh.
Pumpkins can be grown outdoors without any problems. The growing tips can be pruned regularly and are edible! Harvesting during dry weather provides the best storage life. All pumpkins are edible! For some varieties, we list synonyms, which are the names under which the variety is also known. For other varieties, we list very similar varieties; if you have a clear preference for one of those listed together, please indicate it clearly.
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Latin: Cucurbita maxima
Dutch: Pompoen
English: winter squash
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Cucurbita maxima
- Dutch: Pumpkin
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: winter squash
