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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Turk's Turban, also called Turban, Turks Cap or Mexican Hat, is the squash with a hat: a large, prominent button striped orange, green, white and red sits on a bright orange-red fruit 8 to 10 inches across. It is a traditional open-pollinated variety used as much for autumn decoration as for eating, and the flesh bakes and stuffs well. Allow about 100 days on vines in full sun.
Turk's Turban traits
- Traditional open-pollinated turban squash
- Orange-red fruit 8-10 in across with a prominent button
- Button marked in red, white, orange and dark green
- Good for both decoration and cooking
- About 100 days
Good for
- Autumn decoration
- Baking and stuffing
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turk's Turban this page | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Baby | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Hubbard | 100–102 days | Vining | — |
| Cinderella's Carriage F1 | About 100 days | Vining | — |
| Cushaw White | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata JS | 100 days | Vining | — |
Turk's Turban FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Turk's Turban?
Turk's Turban, also called Turban, Turks Cap or Mexican Hat, is the squash with a hat: a large, prominent button striped orange, green, white and red sits on a bright orange-red fruit 8 to 10 inches across. It is a traditional open-pollinated variety used as much for autumn decoration as for eating, and the flesh bakes and stuffs well.
How many days to maturity is Turk's Turban?
Turk's Turban is listed at 100 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 Turk's Turban compare with other winter squash varieties?
Turk's Turban: 100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Ambercup (100 days), Blue Baby (100 days), Blue Hubbard (100–102 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Turk's Turban good for?
Turk's Turban is grown for autumn decoration, baking and stuffing.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.