Description
25 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Sweet Meat Oregon) (Cucurbita maxima) 85-110 days. A favorite of the Northwest, developed in Oregon, and introduced by the Gill Bros. Seed Company of Portland, Oregon. The vines of the Sweet Meat Squash are very vigorous, and require a good amount of room to grow, crowding out other plants if not given their space. Fruits have a very hard, thick slate-gray skin, with a thick golden-yellow flesh, sweet dry, and fiberless. Fruits grow to about 10-20 lbs., and are very hardy, keeping for many months. They have a delicious buttery flavor that sweetens with age. This squash is excellent baked or in pies. Can be baked, and the leftovers frozen for later use. Because of its tender dry texture, it can be used in place of summer squash in recipes during the winter, when the summer squash are all done with for the year.
Planting Instructions for Sweet Meat Winter Squash Seeds
Sweet Meat 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 Sweet Meat 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 Sweet Meat rind has hardened and finger nail requires pressure to pierce rind. Leave 2-3″ stem on when cutting from plant for longer storage.
FAQ:
How long does it take Sweet Meat Winter Squash to mature?
Sweet Meat Winter Squash matures in approximately 85-110 days.
What are the characteristics of Sweet Meat Winter Squash?
This squash has a hard, thick slate-gray skin and thick golden-yellow flesh that is sweet, dry, and fiberless. Fruits weigh between 10-20 pounds and are very hardy, storing well for many months. It has a buttery flavor that sweetens with age.
How should Sweet Meat Winter Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Sweet Meat Winter Squash?
Harvest when the rind has hardened, and a fingernail requires pressure to pierce it. Leave a 2-3 inch stem on the squash when cutting it from the plant for optimal storage.
What are the culinary uses of Sweet Meat Winter Squash?
This squash is excellent for baking and making pies. Its sweet, dry texture can also replace summer squash in recipes during the winter. Leftovers from baked squash can be frozen for later use.
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My favorite for canning and making pies and cakes!
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