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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bungkan, also spelled Beung Karn, is a hybrid squash from Thailand. Plants bear dark green, somewhat flattened fruit of 2 to 3 pounds with coarse ribs and yellow-orange flesh, in the style of Southeast Asian pumpkins used in curries and desserts. Maturity is 80 to 90 days.
Bungkan traits
- Thai hybrid squash
- Dark green, flattened fruit of 2-3 lb with coarse ribs
- Yellow-orange flesh
- Matures in 80-90 days
Good for
- Curries and stir-fries
- Desserts
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungkan this page | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Naguri | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
Bungkan FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Bungkan?
Bungkan, also spelled Beung Karn, is a hybrid squash from Thailand. Plants bear dark green, somewhat flattened fruit of 2 to 3 pounds with coarse ribs and yellow-orange flesh, in the style of Southeast Asian pumpkins used in curries and desserts.
How many days to maturity is Bungkan?
Bungkan is listed at 80–90 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 Bungkan compare with other winter squash varieties?
Bungkan: 80–90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Burpee Butter Boy (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bungkan good for?
Bungkan is grown for curries and stir-fries, desserts.
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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