Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Arikara is a very early hubbard-like squash that matures in about 70 days, which is remarkable for fruit of 7 to 11 pounds. The rind is pink and hard-shelled, and the flesh is sweet. Its earliness makes it a good option for short-season northern gardens where big hubbards would not ripen.
Arikara traits
- Very early hubbard-like type, about 70 days
- Pink, hard-shelled fruit of 7-11 lb
- Sweet-flavored flesh
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Baking
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arikara this page | 70 days | Vining | — |
| La Estrella | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Mesa Queen | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
| Hokkaido | 75–95 days | Vining | — |
| Rondini | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Small Wonder | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
Arikara FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Arikara?
Arikara is a very early hubbard-like squash that matures in about 70 days, which is remarkable for fruit of 7 to 11 pounds. The rind is pink and hard-shelled, and the flesh is sweet.
How many days to maturity is Arikara?
Arikara is listed at 70 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 Arikara compare with other winter squash varieties?
Arikara: 70 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include La Estrella (About 70 days), Mesa Queen (71 days), Hasta La Pasta (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Arikara good for?
Arikara is grown for short-season gardens, baking, storage.
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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