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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Padana is a pumpkin-shaped heirloom from northwest Italy, instantly recognizable by ribs that alternate between gray-green and orange around the fruit. Squash weigh 5 to 10 pounds and take about 105 days on vining plants, so start early in short-summer areas.
Padana traits
- Pumpkin-shaped fruit of 5 to 10 pounds
- Alternating gray-green and orange ribs
- About 105 days
- Vining heirloom from northwest Italy
Good for
- Fall decoration
- Roasting
- Gnocchi and filled pasta
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padana 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 | — |
Padana FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Padana?
Padana is a pumpkin-shaped heirloom from northwest Italy, instantly recognizable by ribs that alternate between gray-green and orange around the fruit. Squash weigh 5 to 10 pounds and take about 105 days on vining plants, so start early in short-summer areas.
How many days to maturity is Padana?
Padana 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 Padana compare with other winter squash varieties?
Padana: 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 Padana good for?
Padana is grown for fall decoration, roasting, gnocchi and filled pasta.
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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