{"product_id":"ga-courge-turban-turks-turban-bio","title":"Organic 'Turk's Turban' Squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eOrganic 'Turk's Turban' squash (Cucurbita maxima) from the seed company Gaia, a spectacular and decorative heirloom squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e The 'Turk's Turban' squash is a fascinating heirloom variety, instantly recognizable thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"264\"\u003ewavy, acorn-like shape\u003c\/strong\u003e , reminiscent of a traditional turban. Its thick, firm, and highly decorative fruits display a mosaic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"405\"\u003estripes, spots, and marbling\u003c\/strong\u003e , ranging from vibrant orange to cream, green, and reddish hues. At maturity, this winter squash sometimes develops an \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"548\"\u003einternal cavity\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it ideal both as a culinary vegetable and as an autumn ornamental. Its tough skin ensures good storage, while its flesh is flavorful and rich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Vigorous trailing plant\u003cbr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"997\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 30 to 60 cm (creeping vines)\u003cbr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 10 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Environmentally friendly product\u003cbr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Highly decorative, thick and resistant skin, unique tassel\/turban shape, good preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, slightly sweet flesh \u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eResistant to deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e (undocumented → leave blank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003e Soak the seeds in lukewarm water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003efor a maximum of 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e , then \u003cstrong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003escarify\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e Start sowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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