Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Redlands Trailblazer is an open-pollinated heirloom bred from Jarrahdale and a wild squash species, which gives it resistance to viral diseases. Vines of about 8 feet bear gray, lightly ribbed, slightly flattened fruit around 12 inches across with gold flesh. About 90 days.
Redlands Trailblazer traits
- Open-pollinated heirloom; Jarrahdale x wild species
- Gray, lightly ribbed, flattened fruit about 12 in
- Gold-colored flesh
- Resistant to viral diseases
- 8 ft vines; about 90 days
Good for
- Roasting and soups
- Virus-prone gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Trailblazer this page | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Avalon | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
Redlands Trailblazer FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Redlands Trailblazer?
Redlands Trailblazer is an open-pollinated heirloom bred from Jarrahdale and a wild squash species, which gives it resistance to viral diseases. Vines of about 8 feet bear gray, lightly ribbed, slightly flattened fruit around 12 inches across with gold flesh.
How many days to maturity is Redlands Trailblazer?
Redlands Trailblazer is listed at 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 Redlands Trailblazer compare with other winter squash varieties?
Redlands Trailblazer: 90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Redlands Trailblazer good for?
Redlands Trailblazer is grown for roasting and soups, virus-prone 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.
- 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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