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Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera var. ovifera Synonyms: Common Name(s): Acorn squash; ornamental gourd; summer crookneck squash; straightneck squash Family: Cucurbitaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 40 to 100 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=86° (F) | Opt.Min=66° (F) | Abs.Min=46° (F) | Precipitation: 24 to 59 (in.) Winter Minimum: Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: Medium textured Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: No frost tolerance. Sensitive to saline conditions. Favors warm, but not hot temps. Diseases: Pythium, Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew Uses: Environ. - ornamental, Food - fruit Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Only cultivated
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