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- Days to maturity
- 100–120 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mammoth King, also written Mammouth, is a giant hubbard type grown for size: fruit runs from 30 to as much as 100 pounds, its skin light orange over creamy yellow flesh, and it keeps well. It needs a long season of about 100 days, rich soil and an enormous amount of vine space. One for exhibition growers and anyone feeding a crowd.
Mammoth King traits
- Giant hubbard type, 30-100 lb
- Light orange skin with creamy yellow flesh
- Good keeper; about 100 days
Good for
- Giant-squash growing
- Bulk cooking
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth King this page | 100–120 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 | — |
| Cushaw White | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata JS | 100 days | Vining | — |
Mammoth King FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Mammoth King?
Mammoth King, also written Mammouth, is a giant hubbard type grown for size: fruit runs from 30 to as much as 100 pounds, its skin light orange over creamy yellow flesh, and it keeps well. It needs a long season of about 100 days, rich soil and an enormous amount of vine space.
How many days to maturity is Mammoth King?
Mammoth King is listed at 100–120 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 Mammoth King compare with other winter squash varieties?
Mammoth King: 100–120 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 Mammoth King good for?
Mammoth King is grown for giant-squash growing, bulk cooking, 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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