Description
r C. Pepo. 95-100 days
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r This heirloom variety is oblong-shaped with green stripes on yellowish/tan skin. It is very prolific and excellent quality. The skins cook up tender so you can eat the whole squash. This is a fun, pretty squash that has a nice sweet flavor and will adorn any meal! Plants vine out 4-6 feet.
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r This squash seed was grown by Azure Husbandry here on the farm in Dufur, Oregon.
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r Packet CONTAINS: 25 seeds.
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Ingredients
organic honey boat delicata squash seeds
Directions
r SOWING: Seed directly into the garden in late spring when all danger of frost has passed and weather has warmed or start indoors in individual peat pots 2 to 3 weeks before setting out. Plant seeds 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep covering with fine soil firmed down.
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r SPACING: Plant in a row with seeds spaced approx. 12-18″ apart with rows spaced 2-3 ft. apart. In wet areas, plant in hills, 6-8 seeds/hill.
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r GERMINATION: 1 to 2 weeks depending upon weather. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
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r THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: Thin or transplant to 3 sturdiest plants per group when seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high.
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r HARVESTING: Harvest when leaves get hit by a frost. Cut off the vines, leaving part of the stem attached to the squash. Allow to cure in warm, dry place for two weeks. For long-term storage keep at 50-55 degrees in a dark, dry place.
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