Cushaw Orange Stripe, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds

Cushaw Orange Stripe — The Colorful Southern Heirloom for Pies, Stews & Fall Displays

The Orange Striped Cushaw adds a colorful twist to the traditional Green-Striped Cushaw — a rich Southern American heirloom with a long history in pies, stews, and kitchen gardens. Fruits grow about 20 inches long with a thick base and curved neck, carrying creamy, tender golden flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor that has been a staple of Southern recipes for generations. Use in fall displays, as a unique substitute for pumpkin in pies, roasted, mashed, or added to stews. Edible seeds, shoots, and flowers add further versatility. 110 days.

Why Grow Cushaw Orange Stripe?

• Southern American heirloom — a colorful twist on the classic Green-Striped Cushaw
• 20-inch fruits with curved neck — thick base, striking orange-striped appearance
• Creamy, tender golden flesh — sweet, nutty flavor for pies, stews & roasting
• Edible seeds, shoots & flowers — whole-plant versatility
• Great for fall displays — ornamental and edible
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Space plants 36–48 inches apart in full sun — provide ample room for long vines. Water consistently. Harvest at full maturity (110 days) when rind is hard. Cure at room temperature for 10–14 days before storage.

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