{"product_id":"australian-butter-squash-seed-organic","title":"Australian Butter Squash Seed, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tC. Maxima  (90-100 days)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis rare Australian heirloom squash has peach-tan colored skin and thick, deep orange flesh that is creamy and buttery tasting, not to mention very sweet.  The vines are vigorous and require quite a bit of space.  The fruits weigh 6-12 lbs. and keep several months in storage.  Open pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis squash seed was grown by Azure Husbandry here on the farm in Dufur, Oregon.  The squash has become one of our family favorites!  Excellent steamed or baked as a side dish or used in pies, cakes, or muffins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003ePacket CONTAINS:  25 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003cem\u003e\"Our church started a garden and I used the Azure Seeds in my section of the garden.  My crop grew 3 times better than everyone else's!\"  - Happy Azure Customer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t SOWING:  Sow seeds directly into the garden in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost has passed or start indoors 2-3 weeks before setting outside.  Plant seed 1\/2\" to 3\/4\" deep, covering with fine soil pressed firmly down.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tSPACING:  Plant seeds approx. 12-18 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.  In wetter areas, seeds should be planted in hills, 6-8 seeds\/hill.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tTHINNING:  Thin or transplant seeds to 3 sturdiest plants per hill when seedlings are 3-4 inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tGERMINATION:  1 to 2 weeks, depending on weather.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tHARVESTING:  Harvest when leaves get hit by a frost in the fall.  Cut off the vine, leaving part of the stem attached to the squash.  Cure in a warm, dry place for 2 weeks before eating.  For long-term storage, keep in a dark, dry place at 50-55 degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"25 seeds","offer_id":45094486966306,"sku":"AZ-GP476","price":3.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 25 seeds","offer_id":45094486999074,"sku":"AZ-GP651","price":8.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45094487031842,"sku":"AZ-GP959","price":13.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 1 oz","offer_id":45094487064610,"sku":"AZ-GP960","price":30.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/8bd910d1-137a-40ff-a789-1fc0658c123e.jpg?v=1775797350","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/australian-butter-squash-seed-organic","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}