Late maturing, heavy yielding variety has exceptional quality and grow and average of 4-5 squash per plant. The larger fruits have a small seed cavities and thick, straight, cylindrical neck with a hard creamy buff rind. The rich, orange-colored flesh has smooth texture and sweet, nutty flavor with no stringiness. It holds its color and cooks up sweet and tender, great baked, steamed or boiled. Has long-lasting storage ability, even through the winter and is at its sweetest at 2 months of storage.
- Days to Maturity – 95-115 Days
- Maximum Height – 18-30in
- Spread – 8-10ft
- Fruit Color – Dark Green with Pale White Stripes / Slightly Ribbed
- Plant Type – Vine
- Fruit / Blossom Size – 8-10in
- Summer/Winter – Winter
- Shape – Long Pear Shaped
- Heirloom
- 1970 AAS Winner