Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80–85 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
SRI Tongpad is a hybrid Asian squash with smooth orange skin and orange flesh, a flattened globe of 3 to 4 pounds. Each vine carries four or five fruit and reaches maturity in about 80 days, quick for a winter squash.
SRI Tongpad traits
- Flattened globe fruit of 3 to 4 pounds
- Smooth orange skin and orange flesh
- Four or five fruit per vine
- About 80 days
Good for
- Roasting
- Curries
- Steaming
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRI Tongpad this page | 80–85 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
SRI Tongpad FAQ
What kind of winter squash is SRI Tongpad?
SRI Tongpad is a hybrid Asian squash with smooth orange skin and orange flesh, a flattened globe of 3 to 4 pounds. Each vine carries four or five fruit and reaches maturity in about 80 days, quick for a winter squash.
How many days to maturity is SRI Tongpad?
SRI Tongpad is listed at 80–85 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 SRI Tongpad compare with other winter squash varieties?
SRI Tongpad: 80–85 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is SRI Tongpad good for?
SRI Tongpad is grown for roasting, curries, 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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