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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Boston Marrow is among the oldest American winter squashes, sold in New England since the 1830s and reputedly the standard pie squash before hubbards took over. Fruit is round to pear-shaped, about 8 inches or 6 to 10 pounds, with striking orange-red skin and dry, fiberless, golden-yellow flesh that is fine-grained and very sweet. Sow an inch deep after frost in warm, enriched soil, with hills 4 to 6 feet apart thinned to two plants, and allow 90 to 110 days. Harvest when the rind is hard and fully colored, cure ten days, and store cool and dry for two to three months.
Boston Marrow traits
- New England heirloom documented since the 1830s
- Round to pear-shaped fruit of 6-10 lb
- Orange-red skin
- Dry, fiberless, fine-grained golden flesh
- Hills 4-6 ft apart; 90-110 days
- Stores 2-3 months after curing
Good for
- Pies
- Baking
- Heritage gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Marrow this page | 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 | — |
| Sugar | 110 days | Vining | — |
Boston Marrow FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Boston Marrow?
Boston Marrow is among the oldest American winter squashes, sold in New England since the 1830s and reputedly the standard pie squash before hubbards took over. Fruit is round to pear-shaped, about 8 inches or 6 to 10 pounds, with striking orange-red skin and dry, fiberless, golden-yellow flesh that is fine-grained and very sweet.
How many days to maturity is Boston Marrow?
Boston Marrow is listed at 110 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 Boston Marrow compare with other winter squash varieties?
Boston Marrow: 110 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Green Hubbard (110 days), New England Blue Hubbard (110 days), One Too Many (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Boston Marrow good for?
Boston Marrow is grown for pies, baking, heritage 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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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