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- Days to maturity
- 105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Flat White Boer is a South African heirloom pumpkin with flat, wheel-shaped fruit in pale ivory white, lightly ribbed, over firm, dry, deep orange flesh. It is notably frost-sensitive, so wait until the soil is well past 65F before sowing an inch deep in widely spaced hills. Vines are vigorous and sprawling; train them along a fence if space is short. Harvest at about 105 days once the rind resists a thumbnail, cure for a week or two somewhere warm, and store in a cool spot, where the flat fruit stack neatly.
Flat White Boer traits
- Flat, wheel-shaped white fruit with slight ribbing
- Firm, dry, deep orange flesh
- Very frost-sensitive; sow only into warm soil
- Vigorous, sprawling vines
- About 105 days
- Flat shape stacks well in storage
Good for
- Roasting and baking
- Winter storage
- Decoration
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat White Boer this page | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Butternut | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Berrettina Piacentina | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Delica | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Futsu Black | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Hubbard True Green Improved | 105 days | Vining | — |
| Metro PMR | 105 days | Vining | — |
Flat White Boer FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Flat White Boer?
Flat White Boer is a South African heirloom pumpkin with flat, wheel-shaped fruit in pale ivory white, lightly ribbed, over firm, dry, deep orange flesh. It is notably frost-sensitive, so wait until the soil is well past 65F before sowing an inch deep in widely spaced hills.
How many days to maturity is Flat White Boer?
Flat White Boer is listed at 105 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 Flat White Boer compare with other winter squash varieties?
Flat White Boer: 105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Butternut (105 days), Berrettina Piacentina (105 days), Delica (105 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Flat White Boer good for?
Flat White Boer is grown for roasting and baking, winter storage, decoration.
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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