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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert is a buttercup-type Cucurbita maxima bred by David Podoll of Prairie Road Organic Seed in North Dakota, from crosses of Hubbard, Gold Nugget and other maxima varieties, and released under the Open Source Seed Initiative pledge in 2016. Over four decades the family selected for deep orange, thick flesh with a small seed cavity, sweetness, smooth texture and plant vigor in cold weather, producing a dependable variety that yields under variable conditions. Vines set three or more fruit. Sow an inch deep when soil is 70 to 85F, in rows 5 to 6 feet apart; maturity is 95 to 105 days. Cure fully, ideally one to two months, for peak flavor, and it keeps most of the winter in a cool basement.
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert traits
- Buttercup-type maxima bred by David Podoll; OSSI pledged 2016
- Parentage includes Hubbard and Gold Nugget
- Thick, deep orange flesh with a small seed cavity
- Bred for organic systems and cold hardiness
- 3 or more fruit per vine; 95-105 days
- Stores most of the winter after a long cure
Good for
- Side dishes
- Pies and desserts
- Organic gardens
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle David's Dakota Dessert this page | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Cha-Cha | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Chirimen | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Uncle David's Dakota Dessert?
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert is a buttercup-type Cucurbita maxima bred by David Podoll of Prairie Road Organic Seed in North Dakota, from crosses of Hubbard, Gold Nugget and other maxima varieties, and released under the Open Source Seed Initiative pledge in 2016. Over four decades the family selected for deep orange, thick flesh with a small seed cavity, sweetness, smooth texture and plant vigor in cold weather, producing a dependable variety that yields under variable conditions.
How many days to maturity is Uncle David's Dakota Dessert?
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert is listed at 95 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 Uncle David's Dakota Dessert compare with other winter squash varieties?
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert: 95 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Ballet (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Uncle David's Dakota Dessert good for?
Uncle David's Dakota Dessert is grown for side dishes, pies and desserts, organic gardens, winter 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
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- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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