Squash 'Hubbard Blue Ballet'

Squash 'Hubbard Blue Ballet' (Cucurbita maxima), Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Hubbard Blue Ballet' squash is a compact and refined variety of the famous Hubbard Blue , offering smaller fruits (2 to 4 kg) with a rich and sweet taste . Its dense and velvety orange flesh , with a light nutty aroma , makes it an excellent squash for soups, purées, gratins and pastries .

It is distinguished by its smooth blue-grey skin , which perfectly protects the flesh and gives it a very long winter conservation . Its vigorous and productive plant ensures an abundant harvest.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Runner, vigorous
Fruit weight : 2 to 4 kg
Color : Blue-gray skin, intense orange flesh
Texture : Dense, velvety, non-fibrous
Flavor : Sweet, with a slight nutty note
Maturity : 95 to 105 days
Tolerance : Very good conservation after harvest
Use : Soup, puree, gratins, pastries

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last frost
• Direct sowing in open ground when the soil reaches 18°C
?? Sowing depth : 2.5 cm
?? Germination temperature : 20-30°C
? Germination time : 7 to 14 days
?? Spacing : 1 m between plants, 1.5 to 2 m between rows
?? Watering : Regular, without wetting the foliage to avoid diseases
?? Harvest : In the fall, when the skin is hard and the stalk is dry

With its more convenient size than other Hubbard squashes , 'Hubbard Blue Ballet' is ideal for home cooking and long-term storage .

Use and special features

?? A sweet and rich taste
Perfect for creamy soups, purees and sweet pies .

?? Keeps all winter
Its thick skin ensures long conservation , ideal for food autonomy.

?? Easy to cut and cook
Unlike classic Hubbards, its smaller size makes it easier to handle.