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- Days to maturity
- About 90 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Orange Smoothie F1 (PS SVNH 660) from Seminis, a 2002 AAS winner bred by Jim Waldrop, is a small pumpkin with an unusually smooth, nearly rib-free rind that makes it ideal for painting. Fruit is globe-shaped, 8 inches across (8 to 10 inches per the official description) and 5 to 8 lb, bright orange, on a bushy, compact plant about 30 inches tall spreading 4.5 ft. Direct sow at 4 to 5 ft spacing; 90 to 100 days from seed, transplanting not advised. Good field tolerance to fruit rots. Cure a week or two after harvest for display or cooking.
Orange Smoothie F1 traits
- Smooth, nearly rib-free orange globe, 5 to 8 lb
- Bushy compact plant 30 inches tall
- 90 to 100 days from direct sowing
- Field tolerance to fruit rots
- Bred by Jim Waldrop, Seminis; 2002 AAS winner
Good for
- Painting and decoration
- Carving
- Pies and puree
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Smoothie F1 this page | About 90 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Harlequin | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Heart of Gold | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Sugar Dumpling | 90 days | Bush | — |
Orange Smoothie F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Orange Smoothie F1?
Orange Smoothie F1 (PS SVNH 660) from Seminis, a 2002 AAS winner bred by Jim Waldrop, is a small pumpkin with an unusually smooth, nearly rib-free rind that makes it ideal for painting. Fruit is globe-shaped, 8 inches across (8 to 10 inches per the official description) and 5 to 8 lb, bright orange, on a bushy, compact plant about 30 inches tall spreading 4.5 ft.
How many days to maturity is Orange Smoothie F1?
Orange Smoothie 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 Orange Smoothie F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Orange Smoothie F1: About 90 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Acorn (90 days), Butterfly (90 days), Discus (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Orange Smoothie F1 good for?
Orange Smoothie F1 is grown for painting and decoration, carving, pies and puree.
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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