Squash Seeds (Winter) - Hubbard Golden

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita maxima

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Climbing

PLANT TYPE

• Winter

This one is a stunning sub-variety of the classic Hubbard heirloom winter squash varieties that have been delighting vegetable gardeners since the mid 19th century. A very versatile giant squash, the Golden Hubbard is equally tasty when baked, canned or frozen and can reach weights of 10 pounds or more!

• Trailing Vine Variety; Well Suited for Roasting or Preserving
• Golden Red-Orange Skin; Sweet, Fine-Grained Nutty Orange Flesh
• Productive; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1 to 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual