Re: Pumpkin or Squash?

Hi from Alberta, Cliff

The seed I picked up is from Thompson and Morgan (over-the-counter) at my local garden shop.
Package shows an orange fruit, labelled as Showking, Pumpkin.  Unknown pedigree.

Oh well, we will have to wait til it blooms to find out.  I don't really mind if it were either! So long as it gives me at least something in the 500-600 class....   conditions favorable so far! even with a late start.  Today is day 53 since seeding, day 31 since setting out.

Dave
 
 
 
 

Cliff Warren wrote:

>I'm growing the variety called Showking-- is it classed as a squash or a
>pumpkin?
>It belongs to the same species as AG (C. Maxima)  or is it strictly
>based on colour?

Dave,

Are you sure its not Snow King Giant Squash? This would be a
dark, rich green fruit. Its very similar to the Atlantic
Giant pumpkin, and would cross pollinate. (In fact, I think
many have done that...)

Regards, Cliff

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