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Winter Squash variety

Discus Winter Squash: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Discus is a bush buttercup on plants only about 3 feet across, each bearing up to four dark green fruit of about 3 pounds.

Key facts

Days to maturity
90 days
Growth habit
Bush
Listed for
United States

Overview

Discus is a bush buttercup on plants only about 3 feet across, each bearing up to four dark green fruit of about 3 pounds. The flesh is thick and golden around a small seed cavity. A way to get buttercup flavor from a raised bed. About 90 days.

Discus traits

  • Bush buttercup on 3 ft plants
  • Up to 4 dark green fruit of about 3 lb
  • Thick golden flesh with a small seed cavity
  • About 90 days

Good for

  • Raised beds
  • Baking

Compare with other winter squash varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Discus this page90 daysBush—
Bush Acorn90 daysBush—
Butterfly90 daysBush—
Harlequin90 daysBush—
Heart of Gold90 daysBush—
Orange Smoothie F1About 90 daysBush—
Sugar Dumpling90 daysBush—

Discus FAQ

What kind of winter squash is Discus?

Discus is a bush buttercup on plants only about 3 feet across, each bearing up to four dark green fruit of about 3 pounds. The flesh is thick and golden around a small seed cavity.

How many days to maturity is Discus?

Discus 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 Discus compare with other winter squash varieties?

Discus: 90 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Bush Acorn (90 days), Butterfly (90 days), Harlequin (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Discus good for?

Discus is grown for raised beds, 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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