{"product_id":"os-courge-d-hiver-green-hubbard","title":"'Green Hubbard' Winter Squash","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eLarge bronze-green Hubbard squash with sweet and very thick flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eWinter squash “Green Hubbard” ( \u003cem data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eAn old heirloom variety, “Green Hubbard” descends from wild squashes of South America, where summers are similar to those of southern Ontario. Its hard, slightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"577\"\u003ewarty\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"544\"\u003ebronze-green\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits average \u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e30 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e20 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their \u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"689\"\u003ethick\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"700\"\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eorange-yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh is pleasantly \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"727\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e and ideal for soups, purées, pies, and roasted dishes. A vigorous and prolific variety, it requires \u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eplenty of space\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its long vines and the impressive size of its fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"944\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, creeping vines\u003cbr data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1154\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out, or directly when the soil is warm. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in deep, rich, well-drained soil. Give the vines \u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eplenty of space\u003c\/strong\u003e , 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068612829344,"sku":"OSC2265","price":2.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_hiverGreenHubbardOSC.jpg?v=1764691196","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-hiver-green-hubbard","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}