Cushaw Pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma)

Family: Cucurbitaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Cucurbita argyrosperma is a ANNUAL CLIMBER growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

richly flavoured than C. — Used as a vegetable in pies etc, it can be stored for up to 6 months.; Generally the fruit is fibrousy, watery and less richly flavoured than C.; The flesh can be dried, ground into a powder and mixed with cereals for making bread, cakes etc.; The fruit is up to 20cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 2)