{"product_id":"sweet-meat-squash-seed-organic","title":"Sweet Meat Squash Seed, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tC. Maxima\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis squash seed was grown by Azure Husbandry here on the farm in Dufur, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cb\u003ePacket CONTAINS: 25 seeds. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ci\u003eApprox. 100-110 days to maturity. \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tSOWING: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tSPACING: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tGERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon weather. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\tTHINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin or transplant to 3 sturdiest plants per group when seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ci\u003eHARVESTING: 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. \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Azure Standard","offers":[{"title":"25 seeds","offer_id":45094478872610,"sku":"AZ-GP348","price":3.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 25 seeds","offer_id":45094478905378,"sku":"AZ-GP650","price":8.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45094478938146,"sku":"AZ-GP965","price":13.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 1 oz","offer_id":45094478970914,"sku":"AZ-GP966","price":30.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/8684\/0866\/files\/24c2e691-e7dc-4a01-a14e-50e3034e24ee.jpg?v=1775796587","url":"https:\/\/www.montavilla.coop\/products\/sweet-meat-squash-seed-organic","provider":"Montavilla Food Co-op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}