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This is one of the most popular and flavorful of the winter or storage squashes. The dark-green skinned fruits are deeply ribbed and grow about 5" long and 4" across. The orange flesh is sweet, firm and excellent baked, steamed or microwaved. Stores well. Vigorous compact bush plants. An All-America Selections winner in 1974!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Cucurbita pepo |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
