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Cucurbita Maxima
Kensington is a high-performing grey squash producing uniform fruits with dense orange flesh and excellent eating quality. Its reliable yields, good storage potential, and culinary versatility make it ideal for fresh market sales, farm shops, seasonal retail, and home cooking.
110
Days to maturity
Approximate number of days from sowing to maturity.
3-4kg / 6.6-8.8lbs
Weight
Average fruit weight
1
Yield
Fruit per plant
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