Additional information
| Weight | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Squash (Winter) Sweet Meat – Item #1837
$2.19
One of the heirloom treasures of the Pacific Northwest. This 10-15 lb. slate gray, round squash is renowned for its superb keeping quality and sweet flavor. An excellent pie squash.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 3-5′ (1-1.5m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before the last frost. Grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a one-inch handle. Cure outside for seven to ten days but do not allow to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Curcurbita maxima
Matures In: 100 days
