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Weight | 3 g |
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Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
$3.09
An improved variety with an extra small seed cavity and a thick, straight neck. Orange flesh with rich, nutty flavor. Natural resistance to squash borers. Will store for six months or longer. It won an All America Selections award in 1970.
Weight | 3 g |
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Dimensions | .125 × 3.25 × 4.5 in |
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 60″ (1.5m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before 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 1″ handle. Cure outside for 7-10 days, but do not allow fruits to freeze. Fruits will keep for several months in a cool dry location.
Botanical Name: Curcurbita moschata
Matures In: 100 days
Attributes: Heirloom. Great for winter storage, AAS winner