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Squash Sunshine F1- 2004 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Squash Sunshine F1- 2004 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Squash Sunshine F1- 2004 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
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Squash Sunshine F1

2004 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

Consumer media have recently given coverage to winter squash because of its flavor, high vitamin content and ability to be stored. Sunshine is a new squash that outshined other varieties in side-by-side trials across North America. The vibrant orange-red skin is distinctive, similar to sunshine, hence the name. The 3- to 4-pound fruit is a flattened globe shape. The bright orange flesh is sweet, nutty, creamy smooth, and completely stringless when baked, steamed, or microwaved. Sunshine plants are adaptable to any growing location as long as the growing season is 80 to 95 days. Expect mature squash in about 95 to 100 days from sowing seed or 80 days from transplants. Harvest ripe fruit in the fall prior to or protect from frost. The short vines need 6 to 8 feet in the full-sun garden.

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Categories: 2004, Edibles/Vegetables, National, Squash
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Squash
Variety Name: Sunshine F1
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: maxima
Year: 2004
Common Name: Squash
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Amber Cup, Gold Nugget

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy, vining
Fruit Color (Harvest): Vibrant orange-red skin
Fruit Shape: Flattened globe
Fruit Size: 7 inches by 5 inches
Fruit Weight: 4 pounds
Fruit Flavor Description: Very sweet, nutty and creamy smooth

IN THE GARDEN

Garden Spacing: 8 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 95
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 80
Plant Spread: 6-8 feet

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