- Origin
- Central America, South America
- Harvest Time
- 90 to 120 days after planting (about 3 to 4 months) depending on the variety and growing conditions
- Usage
- Culinary, Nutritional, Fertility, Fruit-Vegetable, Edible Flower
- Perennial/Annual
- Annual
- Growth Type
- Vine, Groundcover
- Planting Distance
- Bush types: Space 60–90 cm (2–3 feet) apart. Vining types: Space 1.5–2 meters apart or provide a trellis to save space in syntropic beds.
- Nutritional Info
- Rich in vitamin A, C, fiber, beta-carotene
- Strata Category
- Low
- How to eat
- Fruits can be roasted, baked, steamed, sautéed, or used in soups, stews, desserts, and breads. Seeds are nutrient-dense and often toasted or used for oil.
- per Amount
- Unit
- Price
- 1950
- Medicinal Uses
- Eye health, antioxidant, digestive support
- Life Cycle
- Placenta 1
- Spanish Name
- Ayote
- Category
- Vegetables
- Scientific Name
- Cucurbita spp.
- Edible parts
- Flesh, Flower, Fruit, Seed
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited March 6, 2026.Open in Notion