{"product_id":"ga-courge-genovese-bio","title":"Organic 'Genovese' squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eOrganic 'Genovese' squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the seed company Gaia, a tender, creamy and remarkably productive Italian squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eThe 'Genovese' squash is a heritage variety of Italian origin, highly prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"251\"\u003elight green fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"276\"\u003ecreamy\u003c\/strong\u003e , sweet, and slightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"311\"\u003enutty\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh. It is best harvested \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eyoung\u003c\/strong\u003e , when it measures \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e15 to 20 cm (6–8″)\u003c\/strong\u003e , at which point its texture is most tender and its flavor most delicate. Perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"493\"\u003egrilling\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"509\"\u003estir-fries\u003c\/strong\u003e , or making delicious \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"559\"\u003ezoodles\u003c\/strong\u003e , this squash offers great culinary versatility. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"648\"\u003ebushy, compact plants\u003c\/strong\u003e are very productive and exhibit good resistance to \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"728\"\u003ecommon pests\u003c\/strong\u003e , ensuring a reliable harvest throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Compact and productive clump\u003cbr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm (18–24″)\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Creamy flesh, sweet\/nutty flavor, ideal for early harvest, very productive compact plants, good resistance to pests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green \u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, creamy, slightly sweet and nutty\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eResistant to deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e (undocumented → left blank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e Soak the seeds in lukewarm water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003efor a maximum of 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e , then \u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003escarify\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e Start the seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. 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