Developed in the 1940's this squash is one of the most popular grown. An outstanding winter vegetable, easy-to-grow and prolific. Flesh is rich orange, thick, sweet, and excellent tasting. Delicious in pies or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed, boiled or mashed.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Select sunny location (will tolerate light shade) and plant in late spring when soil is warm, and danger of frost is past. Cultivate and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Water heavily and frequently. Feed every 3-4 weeks.
Harvesting: Allow fruit to remain on vine until mature. Pick before frost, leaving part of stem attached. Store in a warm, dry place.
Germination Time: 10 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 95 - 110 Days
Planting Depth: 1 in.
Seed Spacing: 3 in.
Seeds per Group (Hill): 6 - 8
Spacing of Groups (Hill): 4ft - 6ft
Thin to Plants Per Group (Hill): 2 - 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
