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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Cushaw White, also known as Jonathan Pumpkin, is a Southern cushaw-type heirloom with white skin and pale orange flesh. Cushaws are known for standing up to squash bugs, and this one is listed as resistant. Vines need about 100 days and a warm season, and the fruit is traditional in Southern pies.
Cushaw White traits
- Southern cushaw-type heirloom
- White skin with pale orange flesh
- Resistant to squash bugs
- About 100 days
Good for
- Pies
- Warm-climate gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushaw White 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 | — |
| Delicata JS | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Dickenson | 100 days | Vining | — |
Cushaw White FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Cushaw White?
Cushaw White, also known as Jonathan Pumpkin, is a Southern cushaw-type heirloom with white skin and pale orange flesh. Cushaws are known for standing up to squash bugs, and this one is listed as resistant.
How many days to maturity is Cushaw White?
Cushaw White 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 Cushaw White compare with other winter squash varieties?
Cushaw White: 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 Cushaw White good for?
Cushaw White is grown for pies, warm-climate gardens.
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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