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Gregory Seed Company introduced this fine New England variety in 1909. This large 6-40 pound football shaped fruit has extremely hard blue gray skin making it a long keeper. The fine-grained golden sweet flesh makes it great for pies, baking and soup.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Cucurbita maxima |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 110-120 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |