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- Days to maturity
- 110–180 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tahitian, sold as Tahitian Melon Squash, grows huge, smooth, club-like fruit reaching around 2 feet in length and anywhere from 8 to 30 pounds, with pale blue-green to tan skin and dense golden-orange flesh that is very sweet and low in fiber, closer to sweet potato than to butternut. The vines are extremely long and vigorous and resist mildew; give them a big open area or a strong trellis that can hold the fruit. Sow after frost once the soil is warm and allow about 110 days. One fruit yields a lot of smooth flesh for soups and baking and stores for months.
Tahitian traits
- Club-shaped fruit up to 2 ft long and 8-30 lb
- Dense golden-orange flesh, very sweet and low in fiber
- Extremely long, vigorous vines
- Resistant to mildew
- Stores for months; about 110 days
Good for
- Soups and purees
- Baking
- Large-garden showpiece
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahitian this page | 110–180 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 | — |
Tahitian FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Tahitian?
Tahitian, sold as Tahitian Melon Squash, grows huge, smooth, club-like fruit reaching around 2 feet in length and anywhere from 8 to 30 pounds, with pale blue-green to tan skin and dense golden-orange flesh that is very sweet and low in fiber, closer to sweet potato than to butternut. The vines are extremely long and vigorous and resist mildew; give them a big open area or a strong trellis that can hold the fruit.
How many days to maturity is Tahitian?
Tahitian is listed at 110–180 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 Tahitian compare with other winter squash varieties?
Tahitian: 110–180 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 Tahitian good for?
Tahitian is grown for soups and purees, baking, large-garden showpiece.
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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