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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Anna Swartz is an heirloom hubbard squash with green, hard-skinned fruit in the 5 to 8 pound range, a manageable size for a hubbard. The flesh is the point: its color and taste are often likened to sweet potato. It is an excellent keeper, and matures in about 90 days on vining plants, so it is a practical squash for stocking the pantry through winter.
Anna Swartz traits
- Green, hard-shelled hubbard fruit of 5 to 8 pounds
- Flesh with the color and flavor of sweet potato
- Excellent storage life
- About 90 days to maturity
- Vining heirloom
Good for
- Winter storage
- Baking and mashing
- Pies
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Swartz this page | 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 | — |
| Golden Hubbard | 90 days | Vining | — |
Anna Swartz FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Anna Swartz?
Anna Swartz is an heirloom hubbard squash with green, hard-skinned fruit in the 5 to 8 pound range, a manageable size for a hubbard. The flesh is the point: its color and taste are often likened to sweet potato.
How many days to maturity is Anna Swartz?
Anna Swartz is listed at 90–100 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 Anna Swartz compare with other winter squash varieties?
Anna Swartz: 90–100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days), Blue Prince F1 (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Anna Swartz good for?
Anna Swartz is grown for winter storage, baking and mashing, pies.
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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- 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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