53111 - Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato
(C. pepo) 96 days. [Family heirloom from Thelma Sanders in Adair County, MD. Introduced 1988 by SESE.] Acorn-type squash up to 6 in. long. Ripens from cream to light gold. Lighter squash color helps prevent sunscald in Deep South. Thick, golden yellow flesh with fine texture and superb flavor. Sweetens in storage. Great vigor in VABF’s 2009 squash trials.
Included in Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste.
Included in Slow Food USA's Ark of Taste.
