{"product_id":"os-courge-d-hiver-guatemalan-blue","title":"'Guatemalan Blue' Winter Squash","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eSlate-blue heirloom squash with a mild flavor and long shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e“Guatemalan Blue” winter squash ( \u003cem data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eAn heirloom variety cultivated for over \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e1,500 years\u003c\/strong\u003e by the indigenous peoples of South America, this squash produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eelongated\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"527\"\u003ehard\u003c\/strong\u003e , smooth, \u003cstrong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eslate-gray\u003c\/strong\u003e shell. Measuring on average \u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e35 to 40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e , they offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"634\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"663\"\u003enutty\u003c\/strong\u003e flavor, ideal for soups, purées, and roasted dishes. An excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"743\"\u003estorage\u003c\/strong\u003e squash, it is also very vigorous: allow plenty of space, as it can be an \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eaggressive grower\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"876\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eHeight\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping vines\u003cbr data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"993\"\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 to 10 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1078\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beans, corn, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost, or directly when the soil is warm. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in rich, loose, well-drained soil. Allow \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eplenty of space\u003c\/strong\u003e , as the vines are vigorous and spread out. Water deeply but not excessively, avoiding wetting the foliage. Harvest when the husk has hardened and the slate-blue color is well developed. Store in a cool, dry place for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068613714080,"sku":"OSC2282","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_hiverGuatemalanBlueOSC.jpg?v=1764683763","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-hiver-guatemalan-blue","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}