
Ornamental Squash ‘Troll’
Cucurbita moschata
Description
Dense, square-shaped fruit have a rich pinkish-orange rind with thick, charcoal veining. A beautiful variety for display that’s also great for baking—it has a very distinct squash taste.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
Dense, square-shaped fruit have a rich pinkish-orange rind with thick, charcoal veining. A beautiful variety for display that’s also great for baking—it has a very distinct squash taste.
Details
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 85 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
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