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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Libra is a cross between Hokkaido and Buttercup with fruit of 4 to 5 pounds. It is not fully uniform: about 85 percent of fruit have dark green skin with white markings and the remaining 15 percent are slate gray-green. Expect kabocha-buttercup eating quality on vines; about 95 days.
Libra traits
- Hokkaido x Buttercup cross
- Fruit of 4-5 lb
- Mostly dark green with white markings; some slate gray-green
- About 95 days
Good for
- Baking and roasting
- Home garden
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra this page | 95 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 | — |
Libra FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Libra?
Libra is a cross between Hokkaido and Buttercup with fruit of 4 to 5 pounds. It is not fully uniform: about 85 percent of fruit have dark green skin with white markings and the remaining 15 percent are slate gray-green.
How many days to maturity is Libra?
Libra is listed at 95 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 Libra compare with other winter squash varieties?
Libra: 95 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 Libra good for?
Libra is grown for baking and roasting, home garden.
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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