Sweet Fall Squash, 1930's Heirloom

Sold Out for 2022 most likely. If we get more in, we will add it back available for sale.

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Donated to SSE in 1998 by Ortha and Wallace Broeker of Nebraska. Wallace remembers his uncle Rob growing this variety back in the 1930s. This Hubbard-type squash has teardrop-shaped fruit and attractive salmon and blue-green skin. Fruits average 4 lbs. and are very sweet, with a unique flavor. 100 days. 

Characteristics: 

• Hubbard type squash
• Fruits average 4 pounds
• Teardrop shape
• Salmon and blue-green skin
• Sweet, unique flavor
• 100 days
• 25 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 

Direct Seed: 1" Deep

Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds

Thin: To 3-4 Plants

Light: Full Sun

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