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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Gem is a hubbard type on vigorous vines, with fruit of 3 to 5 pounds and thick, dry, fine-grained flesh. Storage is good. Sow after frost in full sun and allow about 80 days, then cure the harvested fruit for winter keeping.
Little Gem traits
- Hubbard type on vigorous vines
- Fruit of 3-5 lb
- Thick, dry, fine-grained flesh
- Good storage; about 80 days
Good for
- Baking
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Gem this page | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Naguri | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
Little Gem FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Little Gem?
Little Gem is a hubbard type on vigorous vines, with fruit of 3 to 5 pounds and thick, dry, fine-grained flesh. Storage is good.
How many days to maturity is Little Gem?
Little Gem is listed at 80 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 Little Gem compare with other winter squash varieties?
Little Gem: 80 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Gem good for?
Little Gem is grown for baking, 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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