Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Squash
Variety Name: Sweet Mama
Genus: Cucurbita
Species: maxima
Year: 1979
Common Name: Winter squash
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Takii & Co., Ltd.
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Squash Sweet Mama
1979 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner
The 2-4 pound fruits of Sweet Mama have dark green skin with dark yellow, sweet and nutty flesh that bakes to a firm but tender texture. The vines have a distinct growing habit that produces almost no side branches. Each plant produces 2 to 3 drum-shaped fruits that will store well.
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