Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 93 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Gold sets fruit of 6 to 10 pounds mottled in salmon and green, with yellowish-orange flesh. Vining plants; about 93 days.
Red Gold traits
- Fruit of 6 to 10 pounds
- Salmon and green mottled skin
- Yellowish-orange flesh
- About 93 days
Good for
- Roasting
- Decoration
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gold this page | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Sun Spot | 93 days | Vining | — |
| Grey | 92 days | Vining | — |
| Red Kuri | 92–100 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
Red Gold FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Red Gold?
Red Gold sets fruit of 6 to 10 pounds mottled in salmon and green, with yellowish-orange flesh. Vining plants; about 93 days.
How many days to maturity is Red Gold?
Red Gold is listed at 93 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 Red Gold compare with other winter squash varieties?
Red Gold: 93 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Sun Spot (93 days), Grey (92 days), Red Kuri (92–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Gold good for?
Red Gold is grown for roasting, 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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