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- Days to maturity
- 112 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Candy Roaster is a Cucurbita maxima heirloom from the Southern Appalachians, grown for generations in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Fruit is elongated and banana-shaped, 12 to 20 inches long and sometimes 15 to 30 pounds, with skin ranging from pinkish tan to salmon and frequently tipped blue-green near the stem. The orange flesh is dry and sweet and roasts to the candy-like flavor the name promises. It wants warm weather and a long season of 90 to 110 days or more, so sow an inch deep in a compost-rich hill after frost, thin to the strongest seedling and give the vines space. Cure two weeks in warm dry conditions; it keeps three to five months.
Candy Roaster traits
- Southern Appalachian maxima heirloom
- Banana-shaped fruit 12-20 in long, up to 15-30 lb
- Pinkish-tan to salmon skin with blue-green tips
- Dry, sweet orange flesh that caramelizes when roasted
- Needs warm weather and a long season
- Stores 3-5 months after curing
Good for
- Roasting
- Pies and baking
- Heritage gardens
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Roaster this page | 112 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 | — |
| Sibley | 110–120 days | Vining | — |
Candy Roaster FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Candy Roaster?
Candy Roaster is a Cucurbita maxima heirloom from the Southern Appalachians, grown for generations in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Fruit is elongated and banana-shaped, 12 to 20 inches long and sometimes 15 to 30 pounds, with skin ranging from pinkish tan to salmon and frequently tipped blue-green near the stem.
How many days to maturity is Candy Roaster?
Candy Roaster is listed at 112 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 Candy Roaster compare with other winter squash varieties?
Candy Roaster: 112 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 Candy Roaster good for?
Candy Roaster is grown for roasting, pies and baking, heritage gardens, 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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- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.