Winter squash 'Arikara'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Arikara is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for Arikara as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

As Arikara is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Heirloom. Native American native squash. A tribal landrace of mixed small, finely flavoured, disease resistant pumpkins.

The variety originated when three Indian tribes, the Hidatsa, Arikara and Mandan, were living in close proximity for protection, near the confluence of the Missouri and Knife Rivers. ¹

Knife River, Hidatsa, Mandan

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