OSC Seeds Squash Green Hubbard Pkg.

Approximately 20 seeds/package (10-12 seeds/gram) Heirloom The wild ancestor of the Hubbard squash is alleged to have originated from South American locations where summers are similar to those in southern Ontario. Tough, slightly warted fruits have a bronze-green rind. The large fruits average 30 cm long by 20 cm wide. The flesh is orange-yellow, very thick, dry and nicely sweet. This squash needs lots of space as the vines are lengthy and the fruit is large. Benefits from straw mulch to protect fruit from contact with soil. Remedy drought stress by under foliage watering, especially while the fruit is growing. Avoid wetting foliage as much as possible. Introduced in the late 1790s. Squash is a hot-weather crop. They need full sun and deep, rich, well-drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors from late May to mid June, 2.5 cm deep in hills 2.4 m apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors three weeks before the plant-out date. Squash does not transplant well. Use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold temperatures. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.