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- Days to maturity
- About 70 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
La Estrella is a hybrid tropical pumpkin from Rupp Seeds (2005) of the calabaza or Cuban pumpkin kind popular across Latin America. Selected for even sizing and a richer flesh color, it produces round fruit about 14 inches across, mottled green and tan. Size depends on where you grow it: in Florida, planted in August or February, it matures in about 70 days at roughly 6 pounds, while northern gardens with a 130-day season see 10 to 12 pound fruit. Vining plants that need heat.
La Estrella traits
- Round, mottled green and tan fruit about 14 inches
- 6 pounds in a 70-day Florida planting; 10 to 12 pounds in the North
- Uniform size and improved flesh color
- Calabaza / Cuban pumpkin type
- Hybrid from Rupp Seeds, 2005
Good for
- Latin American cooking
- Soups and stews
- Warm-climate gardens
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Estrella this page | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Mesa Queen | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
| Hokkaido | 75–95 days | Vining | — |
| Rondini | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Small Wonder | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
La Estrella FAQ
What kind of winter squash is La Estrella?
La Estrella is a hybrid tropical pumpkin from Rupp Seeds (2005) of the calabaza or Cuban pumpkin kind popular across Latin America. Selected for even sizing and a richer flesh color, it produces round fruit about 14 inches across, mottled green and tan.
How many days to maturity is La Estrella?
La Estrella is listed at About 70 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 La Estrella compare with other winter squash varieties?
La Estrella: About 70 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Arikara (70 days), Mesa Queen (71 days), Hasta La Pasta (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is La Estrella good for?
La Estrella is grown for latin American cooking, soups and stews, warm-climate 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
- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.