Cucurbita maxima. 100 days. Open-pollinated.
Turks Turban, also called Mexican Hat, is an open-pollinated squash variety that has been in cultivation since before the 1820s.
Highly productive vines produce turban-shaped fruits that grow up to 12 inches in diameter and an average weight of 5 pounds. Distinctive, bright orange skin streaked with greens, reds, and whites make for a stunning addition to fall displays.
The fruit's thick flesh is mildly sweet and excellent for baking or stuffing.
Turks Turban Winter Squash
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Loose, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart
Germination Temp:
70°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
5 to 10 days
Maturation:
100 days
Growing Tips
If starting indoors, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat post, 2 seeds per pot. Thin to the strongest plant once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures are 60°F or higher by planting the seedlings in a location with full sun and rich soil. Space plants 8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart.
