Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 92 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Grey is a cheese-type winter squash with blocky, ribbed fruit of 10 to 15 pounds and medium orange flesh. Sow after frost once the soil is warm and give the vines room. The listed maturity is about 92 days.
Grey traits
- Blocky, ribbed cheese-type fruit of 10 to 15 pounds
- Medium orange flesh
- Vining plants
- About 92 days
Good for
- Pies and purees
- Roasting
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey this page | 92 days | Vining | — |
| Red Kuri | 92–100 days | Vining | — |
| Red Gold | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Sun Spot | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Tetsukabuto | 91 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
Grey FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Grey?
Grey is a cheese-type winter squash with blocky, ribbed fruit of 10 to 15 pounds and medium orange flesh. Sow after frost once the soil is warm and give the vines room.
How many days to maturity is Grey?
Grey is listed at 92 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 Grey compare with other winter squash varieties?
Grey: 92 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Red Kuri (92–100 days), Red Gold (93 days), Sun Spot (93 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Grey good for?
Grey is grown for pies and purees, roasting.
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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