{"product_id":"os-courge-d-hiver-sweet-meat","title":"'Sweet Meat' Winter Squash","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eBlue Hubbard squash, very sweet and perfect for winter storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eWinter squash “Sweet Meat” ( \u003cem data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e The heirloom 'Sweet Meat' squash is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\"\u003elarge\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits with \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eblue-green\u003c\/strong\u003e or slate-gray rinds, containing \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"740\"\u003edeep orange\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh that is very \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"757\"\u003esweet\u003c\/strong\u003e , smooth, and flavorful. It is one of the most popular squashes for autumn and winter dishes: purées, soups, roasts, pies, gnocchi, and pastries. It is also renowned for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"987\"\u003elong shelf life\u003c\/strong\u003e , able to be stored for several months under good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor sowing or direct sowing in late spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eHeight\/growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous vines\u003cbr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e _\u003cbr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–100 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Killed by frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, beans, nasturtiums\u003cbr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1327\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other closely related cucurbits (competition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out, or sow directly when the soil has warmed up. Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e in rich, well-drained soil. Give the vigorous vines plenty of room. Water deeply, being careful not to wet the foliage. Harvest when the skin is firm and evenly colored, then allow to dry for a few days to extend storage life. Store in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003ecool, dry, and dark\u003c\/strong\u003e place for exceptional preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068613058720,"sku":"OSC2251","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Courged_hiverSweetMeatOSC.jpg?v=1764689456","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-courge-d-hiver-sweet-meat","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}