{"product_id":"ga-courge-musquee-one-penny-bio","title":"Organic 'One Penny' Butternut Squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eOrganic 'One Penny' butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) from Gaia seed company, a local, early-maturing variety designed for food security\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eOne Penny\u003c\/strong\u003e squash is a unique selection developed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eTelsing Andrews (Asterlane Edibles)\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for the Ottawa region. 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An open-pollinated variety, it produces fruit typical of classic butternut squash, suitable for winter storage and rich, nutritious culinary uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous trailing plant\u003cbr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"985\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 cm (12″)\u003cbr data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Ottawa regional selection, very early maturing, fast growing, high yield, reliable butternut for cool climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green \u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet, musky flesh (typical of butternut squash)\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eResistant to deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e (undocumented → left blank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e Soak the seeds for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003ea maximum of 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water, then \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003escarify\u003c\/strong\u003e to optimize germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e Start sowing indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before\u003c\/strong\u003e the last frost. 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