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- Days to maturity
- 100 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dickenson is the classic tan processing pumpkin, round to slightly elongated, with fruit reaching as much as 40 pounds. The flesh is orange and dry, the kind that cooks down to a thick puree. Large vines and about 100 days; not a squash for a small plot.
Dickenson traits
- Tan fruit up to 40 pounds, round to slightly elongated
- Orange, dry flesh
- Large vines needing ample space
- About 100 days
Good for
- Pie puree
- Large-batch cooking
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickenson this page | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Baby | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Hubbard | 100–102 days | Vining | — |
| Cinderella's Carriage F1 | About 100 days | Vining | — |
| Cushaw White | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata JS | 100 days | Vining | — |
Dickenson FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Dickenson?
Dickenson is the classic tan processing pumpkin, round to slightly elongated, with fruit reaching as much as 40 pounds. The flesh is orange and dry, the kind that cooks down to a thick puree.
How many days to maturity is Dickenson?
Dickenson is listed at 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 Dickenson compare with other winter squash varieties?
Dickenson: 100 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Ambercup (100 days), Blue Baby (100 days), Blue Hubbard (100–102 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dickenson good for?
Dickenson is grown for pie puree, large-batch cooking.
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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