Sweet tasting, narrow at one end and bulbous at the other. Cucurbita maxima, one of at least four species of cultivated squash, is one of the most diverse domesticated species. This species originated in South America from the wild Cucurbita andreana over 4000 years ago. The two species hybridize quite readily but have noticeably different calcium levels.
Grown in Tennessee.
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Oct 22, 2025
High hopes for this heirloom variety. Looking forward to planting some next spring.
Jul 8, 2021
I can't wait to plant the seeds.
May 29, 2021