Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato - Pepo squash
The gourd-shaped fruits are 15 cm long and deeply ribbed. The skin is cream-colored, turning golden yellow when fully ripe. The flesh, also golden yellow, is thick and excellent.
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in the ground, in bucket
Sow in pots at a temperature of between 18 and 20°C, 2 to 3 weeks before planting. Transplant, with the root ball, into the ground, after the last frosts, at a distance of 1 m in all directions. For sowing directly into the ground, sow after the last frosts when the soil is well warmed. Sow or transplant into planting holes filled with compost and prepared 2 weeks in advance.
March, April, May
April, May, June
June, July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
sunny
fort
humus
drained, rich
Cucurbita pepo
mid-season
From 500 to 600 g
12 seeds
conical
thick
Yellow
edible
From 150 to 400 cm
From 10 to 20 cm
United States
Inconnue
This ancient variety was preserved in the family of Thelma Sanders in Adair County, Missouri, USA. It was reintroduced in 1988 by the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange