Sweet Meat Squash
Cucurbita maxima
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Plant Details
| Variety | Sweet Meat Squash |
| Pronunciation | kyoo-KUHR-bee-tah MAX-eh-muh |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 24–30 in |
| Width | 60–96 in |
| Spacing | 2 times the width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Heirloom; Open Pollinated; Well Suited for Baking, Roasting, and Preserving; Green-Gray Skin with Deep Orange Flesh; Dry, Fine and Stringless Flesh; Vigorous and Productive; 5-8 inch fruits; 12 lb average; |
Description
Sweet Meat is a beloved heirloom winter squash that is typically associated with the northwestern US, though it can be successfully cultivated in other regions as well. Many claim that this one is, hands down, the best squash for pumpkin pie. This is a delightfully sweet variety that can be stored for up to 6 months.
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