100 days. Recommended by USU. Vigorous, heavy yielding vines. Large flattened globe with hard, grey-green rind. Deep yellow flesh is orange, dry and fiberless. Delicious sweet flavor that improves in storage makes this a local favorite.
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Latin Name: Cucurbita maxima
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Other Names: Gill’s Sweet Meat
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Days to Maturity: 100 days
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Planting Depth: 1”
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Plant Spacing: 18-24”
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Row Spacing: 3-6’
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Growth Habit: Vine
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
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Temp Preference: 65-85℉
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Color: Slate gray, orange flesh
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Flavor: Sweet
