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- Days to maturity
- 87 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
German is a winter squash with block-shaped fruit of 10 to 15 pounds, pink-skinned and slightly ribbed. Vining plants; about 87 days to maturity.
German traits
- Block-shaped fruit of 10 to 15 pounds
- Pink skin with slight ribbing
- About 87 days on vining plants
Good for
- Baking
- Soups
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| German this page | 87 days | Vining | — |
| Butternut Supreme | 87 days | Vining | — |
| Harris Betternut | 88 days | Vining | — |
| Vegetable Spaghetti | 88–110 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Delica | 85 days | Vining | — |
| Burgess Buttercup | 85–95 days | Vining | — |
| Hijinks F1 | 85 days | Vining | — |
German FAQ
What kind of winter squash is German?
German is a winter squash with block-shaped fruit of 10 to 15 pounds, pink-skinned and slightly ribbed. Vining plants; about 87 days to maturity.
How many days to maturity is German?
German is listed at 87 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 German compare with other winter squash varieties?
German: 87 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Butternut Supreme (87 days), Harris Betternut (88 days), Vegetable Spaghetti (88–110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is German good for?
German is grown for baking, soups.
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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