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- Days to maturity
- 85–95 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Potimarron is a French variety in the red kuri family, with orange skin and orange flesh whose flavor recalls chestnut, which is where the name comes from (potiron plus marron). Fruit is a convenient 3 to 4 pounds. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 85 days.
Potimarron traits
- French red kuri type with orange skin and flesh
- Chestnut-like flavor
- Fruit of 3-4 lb; about 85 days
Good for
- Soups and purees
- Roasting
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potimarron this page | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Sunday Sweet | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
| Sweet Jade F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Thai Muang | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
Potimarron FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Potimarron?
Potimarron is a French variety in the red kuri family, with orange skin and orange flesh whose flavor recalls chestnut, which is where the name comes from (potiron plus marron). Fruit is a convenient 3 to 4 pounds.
How many days to maturity is Potimarron?
Potimarron is listed at 85–95 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 Potimarron compare with other winter squash varieties?
Potimarron: 85–95 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Delica (85 days), Burgess Buttercup (85–95 days), Hijinks F1 (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Potimarron good for?
Potimarron is grown for soups and purees, roasting.
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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