Winter Squash – Hubbard Chicago Warted

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$2.59

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Description

25 Seeds per pack

Hubbard Chicago Warted (a.k.a. Green Chicago Warted Hubbard, Hubbard Improved) (Cucurbita maxima)
105-115 days.       An old heirloom developed by Budlong Gardens of Chicago and introduced by Vaughans Seed Store of Chicago in 1894. The Hubbard Chicago Warted Squash’s very vigorous vines bear hard shelled, dark green fruits, heavily warted and of a true hubbard shape. Fruits weigh in around 12-16 lbs., and measure 12-14″, by 10″ in diameter. Flesh is thick, dry, sweet, and fine-grained. Hubbard Chicago Warted is great for pies, baking, or freezing. A very good shipper, and excellent keeper, keeping until late spring.

Planting Instructions for Hubbard Chicago Warted Winter Squash Seeds

Hubbard Chicago Warted Winter Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Winter Squash indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Winter Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at the set of true leaves. Or plant Winter Squash Seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. Harvest when Winter Squash rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.

2 reviews for Winter Squash – Hubbard Chicago Warted

  1. WILLIAM WHITE (verified owner)

    so far looking good – can’t wait

  2. Kathy (verified owner)

    One of my favorite squash, not just to eat (they make awesome pies) but to use as decoration at Thanksgiving. AND they make great jack-o-lanterns too rather than a pumpkin. A novelty for trick n treat.

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