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- Days to maturity
- About 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- Seeds By Design and W. A. Burpee
- Listed for
- United States
Spreading, trailing, vining
Overview
Pepitas F1 is a 2016 AAS pumpkin from Seeds By Design and Burpee grown chiefly for its hull-less seeds: the green, naked seeds inside can be rinsed and roasted straight away with no shelling. The Cucurbita pepo fruit is nearly round, 12 to 14 inches and 9 to 12 lb, yellow-orange with green striping, and the pale yellow flesh can be baked as well. Expect 5 or 6 fruits per plant on spreading vines that need 3 to 4 ft between plants; direct sow, since transplanting is not advised. About 90 days from seed. Tolerates powdery mildew and resists southern root rot. Harvest when the rind hardens, then scoop, rinse and roast the seeds.
Pepitas F1 traits
- Hull-less green seeds for roasting without shelling
- Round yellow-orange fruit with green stripes, 9 to 12 lb
- Pale yellow flesh, edible
- 5 to 6 fruits per spreading vine
- About 90 days from direct sowing
- Powdery mildew tolerance and southern root rot resistance
Good for
- Roasted seeds (pepitas)
- Baking
- Fall display
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepitas F1 this page | About 90 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Avalon | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
Pepitas F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Pepitas F1?
Pepitas F1 is a 2016 AAS pumpkin from Seeds By Design and Burpee grown chiefly for its hull-less seeds: the green, naked seeds inside can be rinsed and roasted straight away with no shelling. The Cucurbita pepo fruit is nearly round, 12 to 14 inches and 9 to 12 lb, yellow-orange with green striping, and the pale yellow flesh can be baked as well.
How many days to maturity is Pepitas F1?
Pepitas F1 is listed at About 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Pepitas F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Pepitas F1: About 90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pepitas F1 good for?
Pepitas F1 is grown for roasted seeds (pepitas), baking, fall display.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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