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- Growth habit
- Vining
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- United States
Overview
Pipian from Tuxpan is a Mexican Cucurbita moschata grown for its seeds rather than its flesh. The round, 6-pound fruit are striped green and white, and the white-skinned seeds are the prize: roasted, ground into pipian sauces and desserts, or eaten raw. Vining plants that want a long, warm season.
Pipian from Tuxpan traits
- Round fruit of about 6 pounds
- Green and white striped rind
- Grown for edible white-skinned seeds
- Mexican C. moschata on vining plants
Good for
- Roasted seeds
- Pipian sauce
- Mexican desserts
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipian from Tuxpan this page | — | Vining | — |
| Akehime | — | Vining | — |
| Ambercup | 100 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Asian Gold | — | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
Pipian from Tuxpan FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Pipian from Tuxpan?
Pipian from Tuxpan is a Mexican Cucurbita moschata grown for its seeds rather than its flesh. The round, 6-pound fruit are striped green and white, and the white-skinned seeds are the prize: roasted, ground into pipian sauces and desserts, or eaten raw.
How does Pipian from Tuxpan compare with other winter squash varieties?
Pipian from Tuxpan: vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Akehime, Ambercup (100 days), Anna Swartz (90–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pipian from Tuxpan good for?
Pipian from Tuxpan is grown for roasted seeds, pipian sauce, mexican desserts.
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.
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- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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