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- Days to maturity
- 110–120 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sibley, also known as Pikes Peak, is a Hubbard-type Cucurbita maxima released in 1887 by Hiram Sibley & Company of Rochester, New York. Vines run 12 to 15 ft and bear teardrop-shaped, slate-blue, shallow-ribbed fruit with a hard skin, 10 to 12 inches by 8 to 9 inches and 8 to 10 lb, with orange flesh that many growers rate among the sweetest and driest of any winter squash. It keeps well, and flavor improves in storage. About 110 to 120 days, so sow early in hills with plenty of room. Cure 2 to 3 weeks before storing.
Sibley traits
- Teardrop-shaped slate-blue Hubbard, 8 to 10 lb
- Sweet, dry orange flesh; flavor improves in storage
- Long vines, 12 to 15 ft
- About 110 days to maturity
- Good keeper in storage
- Heirloom released 1887, also called Pikes Peak
Good for
- Baking and roasting
- Pies and soups
- Long storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley this page | 110–120 days | Vining | — |
| Boston Marrow | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Green Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| New England Blue Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| One Too Many | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Robin's Kojinut | About 110 days | Vining | — |
| Sugar | 110 days | Vining | — |
Sibley FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sibley?
Sibley, also known as Pikes Peak, is a Hubbard-type Cucurbita maxima released in 1887 by Hiram Sibley & Company of Rochester, New York. Vines run 12 to 15 ft and bear teardrop-shaped, slate-blue, shallow-ribbed fruit with a hard skin, 10 to 12 inches by 8 to 9 inches and 8 to 10 lb, with orange flesh that many growers rate among the sweetest and driest of any winter squash.
How many days to maturity is Sibley?
Sibley is listed at 110–120 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 Sibley compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sibley: 110–120 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Boston Marrow (110 days), Green Hubbard (110 days), New England Blue Hubbard (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sibley good for?
Sibley is grown for baking and roasting, pies and soups, long storage.
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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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