Green-Striped Cushaw (Striped Crookneck) Winter Squash, 4 g
Green-Striped Cushaw (Striped Crookneck) Winter Squash, 4 g
(C. argyrosperma) 110 days. [Pre-1893, possibly pre-1860. Cushaws came from the West Indies, earlier than 1700.] This bulb-shaped squash is a reliable producer and the most popular of its class. Large, vigorous vines are resistant to squash vine borer and Downy Mildew. Fruits average 10-12 lbs, about 18 in. long, and 10 in. wide at the bowl. Not a good keeper. Whitish-green skin with mottled green stripes. Thick, light yellow flesh is slightly sweet and medium-coarse. Fine for pies and baking. The mashed squash is great when fried with savory herbs. Small packet (4g) has about 30 seeds.
Winter Squash
Cucurbita sp. The species is indicated at the beginning of each variety description. See our Species Guide.
Please refer to our Squash Growing Guide for cultural information.
Pumpkins are included here and also listed separately.
Packet: 2-6 g (approximately 20-50 seeds, average 31 seeds).
