2004 All-America Selections Winner 95 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) This compact plant produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb bright reddish-orange squash with thin tan stripes. It is perhaps the best eating of any winter squash. It has a sweet nutty flesh that is completely smooth and stringless. The creamy sweet flavor flesh is brought out well when the fruit is baked, steamed, or even microwaved. Excellent for baking, mashing, and making pies. A very attractive gourmet squash The short vines need 6 to 8 feet in the full sun garden. This variety was developed from a cross between two different orange varieties. Always a great seller at Farmerâ€s Markets An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. A winter squash variety. LOT NO: 59184 GERMINATION: 99% TEST DATE: 09/19 Seeds Per Pound: 4,000 Plant Height: 24†tall Planting Season: Spring Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow