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- Days to maturity
- About 80 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Breeder
- Sakata America
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Thriller F1 is a 2025 AAS national winner from Sakata America, a small dumpling-type winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) in the Festival/Carnival class. Flat, mini-pumpkin-shaped fruit weighs 1 to 2 lb with sharply delineated bright green and yellow-cream coloring plus some orange, and rich orange flesh with a creamy texture that judges rated well above the comparisons when roasted. Plants are trailing but not overly viney, about 15 inches tall and 36 inches across, bearing around 8 fruits each. Direct sow after soil warms; 80 to 85 days from seed. Tolerates powdery mildew. Harvest when green and cream with a touch of orange showing, and cure before storing.
Thriller F1 traits
- Flat dumpling fruit 1 to 2 lb striped green and cream with orange
- Rich orange flesh, creamy texture, strong flavor
- Trailing but compact plant, about 36 inches spread
- About 8 fruits per plant
- 80 to 85 days from seed
- Powdery mildew tolerance; 2025 AAS winner
Good for
- Roasting
- Single-serving squash
- Fall decoration
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thriller F1 this page | About 80 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
Thriller F1 FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Thriller F1?
Thriller F1 is a 2025 AAS national winner from Sakata America, a small dumpling-type winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) in the Festival/Carnival class. Flat, mini-pumpkin-shaped fruit weighs 1 to 2 lb with sharply delineated bright green and yellow-cream coloring plus some orange, and rich orange flesh with a creamy texture that judges rated well above the comparisons when roasted.
How many days to maturity is Thriller F1?
Thriller F1 is listed at About 80 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 Thriller F1 compare with other winter squash varieties?
Thriller F1: About 80 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Thriller F1 good for?
Thriller F1 is grown for roasting, single-serving squash, fall decoration.
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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