Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Bleue du Guatemala' squash is an old variety of Cucurbita moschata that brings to the vegetable garden a presence as generous as it is original, with its elongated fruits and delicately marbled blue-gray skin. In the garden, it first catches the eye with its rare appearance, then seduces in the kitchen thanks to its firm, sweet and naturally sugary flesh, enhanced with a subtle hint of hazelnut. Its creeping habit allows it to vigorously cover the ground, creating a lively scene where large leaves and golden-yellow flowers animate the space all summer long. Like other squashes, it contributes to the dynamism of the food garden by offering pollen and nectar appreciated by several pollinating insects. This variety loves warmth, full sun and rich, well-drained soil, where it can develop its long stems and complete its longer growing cycle. It requires a little patience, but the reward is remarkable when its decorative and flavorful fruits ripen after the growing season. Harvested at the right time, it can be stored for many months, extending the memory of autumn harvests until winter. It is a squash with character, both productive, heritage-minded and valuable for those who wish to cultivate an original variety, beautiful in the garden as well as on the table.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
Harvest120 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Soups, purees, cooking, long shelf life
