Key facts
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
North Faulkland Island is an unusual pear-shaped squash of 2 to 4 pounds, mostly white with greenish-yellow and orange stripes, and pale yellow flesh. It is a curiosity worth growing for its coloring. Grow on vines in full sun like other small winter squashes.
North Faulkland Island traits
- Pear-shaped fruit of 2-4 lb
- Mostly white skin with greenish-yellow and orange stripes
- Pale yellow flesh
Good for
- Baking
- Ornamental display
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Faulkland Island this page | — | Vining | — |
| Akehime | — | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Asian Gold | — | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
North Faulkland Island FAQ
What kind of winter squash is North Faulkland Island?
North Faulkland Island is an unusual pear-shaped squash of 2 to 4 pounds, mostly white with greenish-yellow and orange stripes, and pale yellow flesh. It is a curiosity worth growing for its coloring.
How does North Faulkland Island compare with other winter squash varieties?
North Faulkland Island: vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Akehime, Ambercup (100 days), Anna Swartz (90–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is North Faulkland Island good for?
North Faulkland Island is grown for baking, ornamental display.
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.