Squash

Squash Serpente Sicilian (Lagenaria siceraria), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

?? Breathtaking giant squashes! ??

The Sicilian Serpent Squash is an impressive heirloom variety , capable of producing fruits that reach up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long ! Yes, you read that right: squashes the size of a baseball bat ?? or an actual baton !

?? A giant vegetable and a spectacular climbing plant! Its long, light green, slightly ribbed fruits are delicious and tender when harvested young, and offer a perfect texture for stir-fries, soups and stews .

Features

Days to maturity: 75 to 80 days
Fruit size: 4 to 6 inches in diameter, 6 to 8 feet in length
Plant height: 10 to 12 feet
Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches
Exposure: Full sun
Sowing: Indoor/direct sowing
Quantity per pack: nd

Cultivation method

This squash loves heat and needs organically rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 . Amend the soil with compost before planting to ensure optimal growth.

Sow directly into the ground from late May to mid-June , when all danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep , forming mounds 8 feet (2.4 m) apart , with 4 to 6 seeds per mound . After germination, thin to 3 plants per mound .

If you want an earlier start , start seedlings 3 weeks before the last frost , using biodegradable pots to minimize transplanting stress.

?? Tip : Use a sturdy trellis or pergola to guide the growth of these impressive fruits and prevent them from twisting.

How to cook Sicilian Serpente Squash?

?? Harvested young (less than 60 cm / 24 inches): Its tender texture is reminiscent of zucchini. Ideal sautéed with garlic and olive oil , added to soups and stews , or grated into omelettes.
?? Mature and longer : Its flesh becomes firmer and is suitable for baking, gratins and stews .
?? Its leaves and young shoots are also edible and used in Italian and Asian cuisine!

Why grow Sicilian Serpent Squash?

? An impressive fruit that does not go unnoticed!
?? Delicious and versatile in the kitchen
?? Its young leaves and shoots are also edible!
?? Easy to grow, with abundant production

Make a splash in your garden with this spectacular and tasty squash!