Cucurbita, Hardy Winter Squash 'Blue Hubbard' Heirloom

Description

Under the bumpy skin of this favorite heirloom variety lies dark orange, fine-textured flesh that is full of flavor. Perfect as a side dish or for making pies. Excellent keeping quality, stores well into the winter.

Sow outdoors in spring after last frost or indoors three weeks before last frost. Grows best in a sunny location with warm, fertile, well drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer. Harvest before the first frost. Store at room temperature for a week then move to a cool, dark, airy spot to store into winter.

Curcurbita maxima