Cucurbita — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Cucurbita recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cucurbita argyrosperma
Cucurbita argyrosperma
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Cucurbita argyrosperma can be grown successfully from the temperate to the tropical zone. Plants are tolerant of high temperatures but sensitive to cool conditions, they favour moderate rainfall but the roots are sensitive to water-logging. The plant is not frost tolerant.
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Cucurbita ficifolia
Cucurbita ficifolia
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Cucurbita ficifolia can be cultivated from the tropics to warmer areas of the temperate zone, so long as there is a long enough growing season. In the tropics it can be grown at elevations from 1,000 - 2,800 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 21°c, but can tolerate 6 - 35°c.
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Cucurbita foetidissima
Cucurbita foetidissima
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Cucurbita foetidissima is native to N. America, being found as far north as Nebraska and Iowa where it can experience winter temperatures as low as -20 to -25°c. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 5 - 35°c.
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Cucurbita maxima
Cucurbita maxima
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Most cultivars of Cucurbita maxima are relatively insensitive to day-length, and so the plant can be grown from the temperate zone to the tropics so long as there is a warm growing season of at least 150 days. It can be grown at elevations up to 2,000 metres in the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 9 - 38°c.
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Cucurbita maxima andreana
Cucurbita maxima andreana
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Cucurbita maxima andreana is native to the warm temperate regions of Argentina and Uruguay, and is also found in more tropical regions in Bolivia. Requires a rich, well-drained moisture retentive soil and a sheltered position in the sun or light shade. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 to 7.5, but tolerates 5 - 8.5.
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Cucurbita moschata
Cucurbita moschata
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Most cultivars of Cucurbita moschata are relatively insensitive to day-length, and so the plant can be grown from the temperate zone to the tropics, so long as there is a warm growing season of at least 150 days. It can be grown at elevations up to 2,400 metres in the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 40°c.
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Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Cultivation
Cucurbita pepo can be grown from the temperate zone to the tropics, so long as there is a warm growing season of at least 120 days. It can be grown at elevations from 500 - 1,000 metres in the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 30°c, but can tolerate 6 - 40°c.
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