Cushaw Pumpkin (Cucurbita mixta 'Tennessee Sweet Potato') in the Gourds, Squashes and Pumpkins Database - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Vine
Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun

Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Tennessee Sweet Potato'.

Common names

Cushaw Pumpkin
Winter Squash

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Location: Kerrville, TX
Date: June 9, 2003

Uploaded by dave

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissi

Uploaded by Joy

Location: Bon Aqua, TN
Date: 2004
Image used courtesy of the New Hope Seed Company

Uploaded by farmergrass

Location: Bon Aqua, TN
Date: 2005
Image used courtesy of the New Hope Seed Company

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Posted by dave (Southlake, Texas - Zone 8a) on Sep 21, 2011 10:14 AM concerning plant:

This squash is easy to grow and quite prolific, and beautiful for fall displays. For eating, the meat is quite watery and lacking in much flavor. Consider this for mostly ornamental uses.

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