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| Identification |
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Genus
Cucurbita
Species
pepo
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pumpkin
spaghetti squash
Manchurian squash
vegetable spaghetti
Family
CUCURBITACEAE
Specimen number
S9226
Data source
MedPl p194;UnVeg p377
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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 23
Acceptable soil pH
Various
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
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for Cucurbita pepo.
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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
heals burns
anthelmintic
diuretic
urinary tonic
prostate tonic
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Pulp
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has an interior with fibrous strands like acorn squash. Cucurbita pepo is a good low calorie food. Spaghetti squash (sometimes called Manchurian squash, vegetable spaghetti or pumpkin) is most frequently used cooked. This plant has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a burn treatment, as an anthelmintic, as a diuretic and as a urinary tonic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The seeds and the pulp are used in herbal preparations.
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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
6' - 8'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Potassium
Time to harvest
90 to 110 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Low calorie
Edible parts
Gourd
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has an interior with fibrous strands like acorn squash
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Typical crop spacing is 6'. Potassium is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 90 to 110 days. Propagation of Cucurbita pepo can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cucurbita pepo has an annual life cycle.
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