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- Days to maturity
- 93 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sun Spot, also written Sunspot, is a hybrid orange buttercup with red-orange fruit about 4 by 6 inches and 1 to 3 pounds. The dark orange flesh is dry, and the plant tolerates powdery mildew. A small, colorful buttercup for single servings; about 93 days.
Sun Spot traits
- Hybrid orange buttercup
- Red-orange fruit about 4 x 6 in, 1-3 lb
- Dry, dark orange flesh
- Tolerates powdery mildew; about 93 days
Good for
- Single servings
- Baking
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Spot this page | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Red Gold | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Grey | 92 days | Vining | — |
| Red Kuri | 92–100 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
Sun Spot FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sun Spot?
Sun Spot, also written Sunspot, is a hybrid orange buttercup with red-orange fruit about 4 by 6 inches and 1 to 3 pounds. The dark orange flesh is dry, and the plant tolerates powdery mildew.
How many days to maturity is Sun Spot?
Sun Spot is listed at 93 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 Sun Spot compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sun Spot: 93 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Red Gold (93 days), Grey (92 days), Red Kuri (92–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sun Spot good for?
Sun Spot is grown for single servings, 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
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- 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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