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Squash · Moderate

How to Grow Autumn Colors Cushaw

Cucurbita mixta

Your complete guide to growing Autumn Colors Cushaw.

☀SunFull sun (6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, 1-2 inches per week
📅Harvest105 days
🗺Zones5–10
📏Height1-5 feet
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When to Plant Autumn Colors Cushaw

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 — July – August November – August
Zone 2 — June – August November – September
Zone 3 — June – July October
Zone 4 — June – July October
Zone 5 — May – June September – October
Zone 6 — May – June September – November
Zone 7 — April – June September – October
Zone 8 — April – May August – October
Zone 9 — March – April July – September
Zone 10 — February – April July – August
Zone 11 — January – March June – July
Zone 12 — January – March June – July
Zone 13 — January – March June – July

Companion Plants for Autumn Colors Cushaw

✓ Good companions

Beans

Fix nitrogen in soil that feeds heavy-feeding squash plants

Catnip

Deters squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other cucurbit pests

Corn

Provides vertical support for vining squash and creates beneficial microclimate

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and squash bugs with their strong scent

Nasturtiums

Trap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles, repels aphids

Oregano

Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain moisture

Radishes

Repel squash bugs and cucumber beetles while breaking up soil

Sunflowers

Attract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection

✗ Keep away from

Aromatic herbs

Strong herbs like sage can inhibit squash seed germination and growth

Brassicas

Inhibit squash growth and attract pests that may spread to squash

Potatoes

Compete for space and nutrients, both are heavy feeders with similar root zones

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

26.0kcal
0.52gProtein
4.50mgVitamin C
0.17mgIron
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