Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 109 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Winter Vining is a cushaw type whose fruit have a slight crookneck, yellow flesh and thick mottled green stripes. Vining plants need around 109 days and a long, warm season.
Winter Vining traits
- Slightly crooknecked cushaw fruit
- Thick, mottled green stripes
- Yellow flesh
- About 109 days on vines
Good for
- Pies and baking
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Vining this page | 109 days | Vining | — |
| Boston Marrow | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Green Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| New England Blue Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| One Too Many | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Robin's Kojinut | About 110 days | Vining | — |
| Sibley | 110–120 days | Vining | — |
Winter Vining FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Winter Vining?
Winter Vining is a cushaw type whose fruit have a slight crookneck, yellow flesh and thick mottled green stripes. Vining plants need around 109 days and a long, warm season.
How many days to maturity is Winter Vining?
Winter Vining is listed at 109 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 Winter Vining compare with other winter squash varieties?
Winter Vining: 109 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Boston Marrow (110 days), Green Hubbard (110 days), New England Blue Hubbard (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Winter Vining good for?
Winter Vining is grown for pies and baking, winter storage.
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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