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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Strawberry Crown is a Cucurbita maxima squash with flat fruit of about 6 pounds. The rind is a brown bicolor, and the crown end blushes salmon, the feature that gives the variety its name. Vining plants reach harvest in about 90 days from seed.
Strawberry Crown traits
- Flat fruit of about 6 pounds
- Brown bicolor rind with a salmon blush at the crown
- C. maxima on vining plants
- About 90 days from seed
Good for
- Decoration
- Roasting
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Crown this page | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Anna Swartz | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Australian Butter | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Avalon | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Prince F1 | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Buttercup | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Frisco Butternut | 90 days | Vining | — |
Strawberry Crown FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Strawberry Crown?
Strawberry Crown is a Cucurbita maxima squash with flat fruit of about 6 pounds. The rind is a brown bicolor, and the crown end blushes salmon, the feature that gives the variety its name.
How many days to maturity is Strawberry Crown?
Strawberry Crown is listed at 90 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 Strawberry Crown compare with other winter squash varieties?
Strawberry Crown: 90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Anna Swartz (90–100 days), Australian Butter (90–100 days), Avalon (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Strawberry Crown good for?
Strawberry Crown is grown for decoration, 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
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- 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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