Variety characteristics:

• W1473 Green Jiangbing Squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a selected strain of a traditional Yunnan pumpkin, developed for consistent fruit form, attractive green coloring and excellent culinary versatility. The vigorous vines produce broad, flattened fruits with pronounced lobes and a distinctive thick stem.
Young squash typically weigh approximately 2.6–3.3 pounds and feature glossy green skin with tender, pale yellow flesh. Harvested at this stage, the fruit is well suited to stir-frying, braising, steaming and soups.
When allowed to mature fully, selected fruits may reach approximately 8.8–22 pounds under favorable conditions. The rind becomes firmer and may gradually shift from green toward yellow-brown as the flesh develops a sweeter, fuller pumpkin flavor. Fruit size, mature color and eating texture vary with crop load, temperature, fertility, moisture and harvest stage.