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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Lightning is a hard-shelled squash that serves as both decoration and food (listed as Sweet Lightening in some catalogs). Semi-bush plants set flattened oval fruit of about a pound, cream-colored with bright orange stripes running down each rib. Maturity is around 95 days; the tough rind keeps the fruit looking good on display for a long stretch.
Sweet Lightening traits
- Flattened oval fruit of about 1 pound
- Cream skin with bright orange stripes along the ribs
- Hard shell for long display and storage
- Semi-bush habit
- About 95 days
Good for
- Fall decoration
- Baking whole
- Small gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Lightening this page | 95 days | Bush | — |
| Autumn Cup | 95 days | Bush | — |
| Tiptop | 92 days | Bush | — |
| Bush Acorn | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Butterfly | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Discus | 90 days | Bush | — |
| Festival | 100 days | Bush | — |
Sweet Lightening FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Sweet Lightening?
Sweet Lightning is a hard-shelled squash that serves as both decoration and food (listed as Sweet Lightening in some catalogs). Semi-bush plants set flattened oval fruit of about a pound, cream-colored with bright orange stripes running down each rib.
How many days to maturity is Sweet Lightening?
Sweet Lightening is listed at 95 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 Sweet Lightening compare with other winter squash varieties?
Sweet Lightening: 95 days, bush. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Cup (95 days), Tiptop (92 days), Bush Acorn (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet Lightening good for?
Sweet Lightening is grown for fall decoration, baking whole, small gardens.
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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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