Marina di Chioggia Squash

Marina di Chioggia Squash

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The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Belongs to the Banana group of squashes, noted for their fine table quality. This selection is dark “blue” with light stripes; golden-yellow flesh is thick and firm. Fruits range up to 20 inches in length and average 5 pounds. We like to keep this one in the refrigerator after the initial cutting and continue to slice off small rings that can be either baked or roasted. 90-95 days. 

Characteristics: 

  • Organic
  • Bumpy, turban shaped fruits grow to 10-12 pounds
  • Sweet, dry flesh
  • Highly productive and a good keeper
  • Flavor improves in storage
  • Winter squash
  • 95-100 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

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

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