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Hubbard Squash

Cucurbita maxima Hubbard, Cucurbitaceae

Zones
3a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cayenne PepperCapsicum annuum Cayenne
Pest DeterrentShade Provision
Black BeanPhaseolus vulgaris Black
Nitrogen Fixation
Red OnionAllium cepa Red
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Hardneck GarlicAllium sativum var. ophioscorodon

Hardneck garlic deters squash bugs and cucumber beetles through sulfur compounds and root exudates

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Hubbard Squash grow in?

Hubbard Squash grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Hubbard Squash?

Good companions for Hubbard Squash include Cayenne Pepper, Black Bean, Red Onion.

Design guilds with Hubbard Squash and see companion relationships visually.

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