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- Days to maturity
- 85–90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sunday Sweet is a hybrid Asian winter squash that sets two or three sizable fruit per vine, each 5 to 12 pounds and shaped like a flattened globe. The dark green rind carries white spots and stripes, and the flesh is yellowish-orange. About 85 days to maturity; give the vines a sunny bed with room.
Sunday Sweet traits
- Two or three fruit per vine, 5 to 12 pounds each
- Flattened globe shape
- Dark green rind with white spots and stripes
- Yellowish-orange flesh
- About 85 days
Good for
- Roasting
- Soups
- Steaming
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Sweet this page | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Potimarron | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Sweet Jade F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Thai Muang | 85–90 days | Vining | — |
Sunday Sweet FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sunday Sweet?
Sunday Sweet is a hybrid Asian winter squash that sets two or three sizable fruit per vine, each 5 to 12 pounds and shaped like a flattened globe. The dark green rind carries white spots and stripes, and the flesh is yellowish-orange.
How many days to maturity is Sunday Sweet?
Sunday Sweet is listed at 85–90 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 Sunday Sweet compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sunday Sweet: 85–90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Delica (85 days), Burgess Buttercup (85–95 days), Hijinks F1 (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sunday Sweet good for?
Sunday Sweet is grown for roasting, soups, steaming.
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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