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- Days to maturity
- 120 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Neck, known more descriptively as Neck Pumpkin, is a long-necked butternut relative grown mainly for pie filling. Vines carry fruit of around 15 pounds and 20 to 30 inches long, with a bulb about 20 inches around and a neck about 10 inches around that may grow straight or curl. The skin is tan and the flesh orange, and since the neck is solid, most of the squash is usable. Allow a long season of about 120 days and plenty of vine space.
Neck traits
- Butternut-like fruit about 15 lb and 20-30 in long
- Tan skin with orange flesh
- Necks may grow straight or curled
- Needs about 120 days
Good for
- Pumpkin pie
- Roasting
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck this page | 120 days | Vining | — |
| Black Sweet Potato | 120 days | Vining | — |
| Hopi Cushaw | 120 days | Vining | — |
| Tan Cheese | 125 days | Vining | — |
| Candy Roaster | 112 days | Vining | — |
| Boston Marrow | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Green Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
Neck FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Neck?
Neck, known more descriptively as Neck Pumpkin, is a long-necked butternut relative grown mainly for pie filling. Vines carry fruit of around 15 pounds and 20 to 30 inches long, with a bulb about 20 inches around and a neck about 10 inches around that may grow straight or curl.
How many days to maturity is Neck?
Neck is listed at 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 Neck compare with other winter squash varieties?
Neck: 120 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Black Sweet Potato (120 days), Hopi Cushaw (120 days), Tan Cheese (125 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Neck good for?
Neck is grown for pumpkin pie, roasting, 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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