Candy Roaster Hubbard Squash
Cucurbita maxima
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Plant Details
| Variety | Candy Roaster Hubbard Squash |
| Pronunciation | kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah MAX-eh-muh |
| Aliases | North Georgia Candy Roaster Pumpkin |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Semi-Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 12–24 in |
| Width | 60–96 in |
| Spacing | 2 times the width |
| Uses | Heirloom; Open Pollinated; 8-15 lbs; Gourmet; Stores for 5 months; Roasted; Stuffed; Pie filling; Trellis |
Description
Here is a smaller strain of Candy Roaster from northern Georgia. This type of squash is famous among the people of the Southeast. Pink, banana-shaped fruit has a blue tip and weighs around 10 lbs. Delicious, smooth orange flesh is perfect baked, fried and makes great pies; hard to find and quite beautiful.
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