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- Days to maturity
- 95–105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Keeper is a squash for gardeners with land: the vines can stretch 25 to 30 feet. They bear bluish, ribbed fruit about 6 by 12 inches and 5 to 10 pounds with deep orange flesh, and as the name says it keeps well. About 95 days.
Sweet Keeper traits
- Vines up to 25-30 ft long
- Bluish, ribbed fruit about 6 x 12 in, 5-10 lb
- Deep orange flesh
- Keeps well; about 95 days
Good for
- Large gardens
- Storage
- Baking
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Keeper this page | 95–105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Cha-Cha | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Chirimen | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
Sweet Keeper FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sweet Keeper?
Sweet Keeper is a squash for gardeners with land: the vines can stretch 25 to 30 feet. They bear bluish, ribbed fruit about 6 by 12 inches and 5 to 10 pounds with deep orange flesh, and as the name says it keeps well.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Keeper?
Sweet Keeper is listed at 95–105 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 Sweet Keeper compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sweet Keeper: 95–105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Ballet (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Keeper good for?
Sweet Keeper is grown for large gardens, storage, baking.
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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