{"product_id":"os-courge-d-ete-long-white-bush","title":"Summer squash 'Long White Bush'","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eElongated white squash, tender and adapted to cooler climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eSummer squash “Long White Bush” ( \u003cem data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eA unique variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"400\"\u003emarrow\u003c\/strong\u003e (vegetable pith), 'Long White Bush' produces long, \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"473\"\u003ecreamy\u003c\/strong\u003e , almost \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"499\"\u003ecylindrical\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with a slightly thicker floral tip. Their skin is generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"589\"\u003esmooth\u003c\/strong\u003e , but may occasionally have a few ridges. This squash performs particularly well during \u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"703\"\u003ecool summers\u003c\/strong\u003e (daytime highs around 23°C, nighttime highs around 12°C), when the fruits grow larger. During prolonged periods of heat, the size tends to decrease. The plants are mostly \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"884\"\u003ebushy\u003c\/strong\u003e , although some may exhibit slight vine-like growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"976\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring \u003cbr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy (sometimes semi-vine)\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55–60 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1193\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, dill\u003cbr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other squash varieties too close together (competition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eSow when the soil is thoroughly warmed, or start seeds indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e , in fertile, well-drained soil. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eBush\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties take up less space than trailing varieties but benefit from good air circulation. Harvest the fruit young for a tender, sweet flavor. Water regularly to support production and prevent bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068612436128,"sku":"OSC2240","price":2.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_ete_LongWhiteBush_Osc-Copie.jpg?v=1764694646","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-ete-long-white-bush","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}