Squash (Winter) Blue Hubbard – Item #3382

$2.19

Under the bumpy skin of this favorite heirloom variety lies dark orange, fine-textured flesh that is full of flavor. Perfect as a side dish or for making pies. Excellent keeping quality, stores well into the winter.

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Additional information

Weight 4 g
Dimensions .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)

Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)

Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)

Sprouts In: 10-14 days

Sow outdoors in spring after last frost or indoors three weeks before last frost. Grows best in a sunny location with warm, fertile, well drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.

Harvest before the first frost. Store at room temperature for a week then move to a cool, dark, airy spot to store into winter.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Curcurbita maxima

Matures In: 110 days