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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Harlequin is a hybrid bush acorn in the Carnival or Festival style, with green-striped fruit of 1.5 to 2 pounds on compact bush plants. It resists powdery mildew, so the foliage stays healthy into late summer. A tidy choice for small beds. About 90 days.
Harlequin traits
- Hybrid bush acorn of the Carnival/Festival type
- Green-striped fruit of 1.5-2 lb
- Resistant to powdery mildew
- Bush plants; about 90 days
Good for
- Small beds
- Baking halved
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlequin this page | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Heart of Gold | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Orange Smoothie F1 | About 90 days | Bush | — |
| Sugar Dumpling | 90 days | Bush | — |
Harlequin FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Harlequin?
Harlequin is a hybrid bush acorn in the Carnival or Festival style, with green-striped fruit of 1.5 to 2 pounds on compact bush plants. It resists powdery mildew, so the foliage stays healthy into late summer.
How many days to maturity is Harlequin?
Harlequin is listed at 90 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 Harlequin compare with other winter squash varieties?
Harlequin: 90 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Acorn (90 days), Butterfly (90 days), Discus (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Harlequin good for?
Harlequin is grown for small beds, baking halved.
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)
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