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Gardening guide
Growing Cucurbita maxima: choose a trailing or compact type
Hokkaido-type culinary squash and giant pumpkins can both belong to Cucurbita maxima, but need very different plans. Choose deliberately by fruit size and growth habit. A trailing type needs ground space; a demonstrably compact type can make a smaller garden project without needing a large climbing frame.
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