FREE: 30+ Seeds of Organic Heirloom Blue Hubbard Squash

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Blue Hubbard squash is a unique old favorite. You will get 30+ seeds for this great plant. I always send extras, lots of them. Heirloom & organic you are sure to be getting the best, non GMO seeds. This squash is known by its huge size, funky shape, blue-gray color, & very hard skin that makes it especially long lasting in winter storage. The flesh inside is orange, sweet, flavorful tasting like a sweet potato & very fine grained. Great for baking, pies, & soups. Give vines plenty of room to run. To save space you can also grow it on a fence or trellis. Soil requirements: All squash types need well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Work at least 3 inches of compost or other organic matter into soil prior to planting. Create raised beds if soil tends to be heavy & poorly draining. Water requirements: Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Before vines begin to run, mulch soil lightly to reduce water evaporation. Once vines spread, leaves shade soil & act as living mulch. Frost-fighting plan: Squash plants are sensitive to frost & are damaged by even a light frost (28º F to 32º F). It’s a good idea to protect newly planted seedlings from late spring frosts by covering plants with straw or a frost blanket. Do not let frost settle on late-season fruits of summer or winter squash. Frost-kissed winter squash won’t store well. Harvesting for best flavor, pick summer squash like crookneck & zucchini when fruits are small. Winter squash, like acorn, hubbard & butternut, should ripen as fully as possible on the vine, but gather all fruits before frost. Cut squash from vines, leaving an intact stem attached to squash. Having a stem section 1-2 inches is the secret to successful storage, both short & long-term. Light: Full sun
Fruit size: 15 to 30 pounds
Matures: 110 days
Plant spacing: 48 to 72 inches apart. Winter squash can be stored for varying lengths of time, from a couple weeks to several months. Hubbard & butternut store the longest.