'Green Hubbard' Winter Squash
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Large bronze-green Hubbard squash with sweet and very thick flesh
Winter squash “Green Hubbard” ( Cucurbita maxima ), offered by OSC Seeds
An old heirloom variety, “Green Hubbard” descends from wild squashes of South America, where summers are similar to those of southern Ontario. Its hard, slightly warty , bronze-green fruits average 30 cm long and 20 cm wide . Their thick , dry , orange-yellow flesh is pleasantly sweet and ideal for soups, purées, pies, and roasted dishes. A vigorous and prolific variety, it requires plenty of space due to its long vines and the impressive size of its fruit.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring
Height/Habit: Vigorous, creeping vines
Package size: Approximately 20 seeds
Harvest time: 90 days
Frost tolerance: Killed by frost
Companion plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums
Incompatible plants: Other closely related cucurbits (competition)
Planting and maintenance:
Sow indoors 2 to 3 weeks before planting out, or directly when the soil is warm. Plant in full sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil. Give the vines plenty of space , as they can cover large areas. Water deeply but not soggy. Harvest when the skin becomes very hard and the bronze-green color is uniform. Allow to dry for a few days before storing for an extended period in a cool, dry place.
