Description
25 Seeds per pack
(Cucurbita maxima) 100-120 days. Another New England favorite, this reliable old-time variety produces large, 15- 40 lb. fruits (we actually got a 45.5 lb beauty in our 2009 garden!), on vigorous vines. The Hubbard Blue Squash is a pretty blue-gray-green, slightly ridged, coarsely-warted, with a neck at both ends. Flesh is bright orange, fine textured and sweet. Great in pies, or cut into pieces and baked or steamed. The hard shell makes this variety a very long keeper. It also makes it hard to cut, a very large Chef’s knife or machete work well on the large squashes like this.
Planting Instructions for Hubbard Blue Winter Squash Seeds
Hubbard Blue Winter Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Winter Squash indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Hubbard Blue in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at the set of true leaves. Or plant Winter Squash Seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest when Hubbard Blue rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Hubbard Blue Winter Squash to mature?
Hubbard Blue Winter Squash matures in approximately 100-120 days.
What are the characteristics of Hubbard Blue Winter Squash?
This variety produces large fruits weighing 15-40 pounds, with some even larger. The squash has a blue-gray-green color, slightly ridged, coarsely warted exterior, and a neck at both ends. Its bright orange flesh is fine-textured and sweet, making it great for pies or baking. It has a hard shell, which makes it a long keeper but can be challenging to cut.
How should Hubbard Blue Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Hubbard Blue Winter Squash?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 2-3 inch stem on the squash when cutting it from the plant to ensure longer storage.
What are the culinary uses of Hubbard Blue Winter Squash?
This squash is excellent for pies, baking, or steaming. It can be cut into pieces and prepared, though its hard shell requires a sturdy knife or machete for cutting.
J H. (verified owner) –
Very nice size and number of fruits
WILLIAM WHITE (verified owner) –
so far looking good – can’t wait