Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Navajo is an heirloom hubbard-type squash with rounded, hard-shelled fruit that vary widely in size, from 5 up to 16 pounds. Deep orange splotches mark the waxy slate-green rind; inside is pale yellow flesh and plump seeds, making them worth saving or roasting. Allow about 105 days on vining plants and a warm site.
Navajo traits
- Rounded, hard-shelled hubbard fruit of 5 to 16 pounds
- Waxy slate-green rind splotched in deep orange
- Pale yellow flesh; plump seeds worth roasting
- About 105 days to maturity
- Vining heirloom
Good for
- Winter storage
- Roasted seeds
- Baking
Compare with other winter squash varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo this page | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Butternut | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Berrettina Piacentina | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Delica | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Flat White Boer | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Futsu Black | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Hubbard True Green Improved | 105 days | Vining | — |
Navajo FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Navajo?
Navajo is an heirloom hubbard-type squash with rounded, hard-shelled fruit that vary widely in size, from 5 up to 16 pounds. Deep orange splotches mark the waxy slate-green rind; inside is pale yellow flesh and plump seeds, making them worth saving or roasting.
How many days to maturity is Navajo?
Navajo is listed at 105 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 Navajo compare with other winter squash varieties?
Navajo: 105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Butternut (105 days), Berrettina Piacentina (105 days), Delica (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Navajo good for?
Navajo is grown for winter storage, roasted seeds, 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
- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.