{"product_id":"ga-courge-hubbard-blue-hubbard-bio","title":"Organic 'Blue Hubbard' squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eOrganic 'Blue Hubbard' squash (Cucurbita maxima) from the seed company Gaia, a giant heritage blue-grey squash with fine, dense and flavorful flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eThe 'Blue Hubbard' squash is an iconic heirloom variety, known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"264\"\u003emassive fruits weighing 5 to 40 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e , measuring approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e28 cm (11″)\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. 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It is an exceptional winter squash for long storage and nourishing recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very vigorous trailing plant\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 60 cm (creeping vines)\u003cbr data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Giant fruits (5–40 lb), very tough rind, excellent shelf life, fine and dense flesh, semi-sweet flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green \u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, sweet, rich flesh, similar to cooked pumpkin\u003cbr data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eResistant to deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e (undocumented → left blank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e Soak the seeds in lukewarm water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003efor a maximum of 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e , then \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003escarify them\u003c\/strong\u003e to facilitate germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e Sow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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