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| Identification |
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Genus
Cucurbita
Species
pepo
Variety
pepo
Cultivar
Common names
field pumpkin
Lady Godiva pumpkin
Family
CUCURBITACEAE
Specimen number
S12041
Data source
UnVeg p317
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Cucurbita pepo var. pepo likes full sun to partial shade.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a nutty flavor. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Cucurbita pepo var. pepo is impressive; notably calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus are all present. See the full list of nutritional values for more. Lady Godiva pumpkin (sometimes called field pumpkin) is most often used dried.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
3' - 5'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
110 to 115 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Dried
Nutritional value
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Zinc
Protein
Edible parts
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a nutty flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is July. Typical crop spacing is 3'. It requires warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 110 to 115 days. Cucurbita pepo var. pepo is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cucurbita pepo var. pepo has an annual life cycle.
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