Squash Oregan Homestead - Sweet Meat

SQUASH: OREGON HOMESTEAD – SWEET MEAT

(CUCURBITA MAXIMA)

A brilliant keeper: this blue/grey skinned beauty has a small seed cavity which means it has even more delicious, sweet, thick, orange flesh to enjoy!

This variety was originally bred by the Portland seed company “Gill Brothers” before it was reselected by Oregon based breeder Carol Deppe for cool soil emergence, large seeds, extra-long storage and vigorous growth.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: OCT, NOV, DEC

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – APR

Tropical: FEB – OCT

Arid: SEP – JAN

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6.0-7.5

Rich well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Plant seed 2.5cm deep,

transplant or thin to 1 metre apart; this variety likes to spread out.

Protect seeds from birds/rodents with an upturned pot.

DAYS TO HARVEST

100-120 Days

APPROX 7 SEEDS