Sweet Meat Squash Seed, Organic

C. Maxima

This squash is an heirloom variety that has been a family favorite.  The vines are vigorous and require a lot of space. The fruits weigh ten (or more) pounds and are a bluish-gray color. Fairly hard shelled.  The flesh is a deep orange color, thick, very sweet, dry and fine grained (stringless). They keep many months in storage and can be simply baked or steamed.  Excellent for a side dish or made into pies, cakes, or muffins.  Open pollinated.

This squash seed was grown by Azure Husbandry here on the farm in Dufur, Oregon.

Packet CONTAINS: 25 seeds.

• Approx. 100-110 days to maturity.
• SOWING: Seed directly into the garden in late spring when all danger of frost has passed and weather has warmed or start indoors in individual peat pots 2 to 3 weeks before setting out. Plant seeds 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep covering with fine soil firmed down.
• SPACING: Plant in a row with seeds spaced approx. 12-18" apart with rows spaced 2-3 ft. apart.  In wet areas, plant in hills, 6-8 seeds/hill.
• GERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon weather. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
• THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin or transplant to 3 sturdiest plants per group when seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high.
• HARVESTING: Harvest when leaves get hit by a frost.  Cut off the vines, leaving part of the stem attached to the squash. Allow to cure in warm, dry place for two weeks. For long-term storage keep at 50-55 degrees in a dark, dry place.