Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita maxima 'Blue'
Botanical name: Cucurbita maxima 'Blue'
Common name: hubbard squash
Planted
1
time
created by:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
at a glance
| Soil: | dry, acidic, loam |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 4a thru 11a |
| Care: |
average
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| Lifespan: |
annual
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
fall interest, bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Cucurbita maxima 'Blue'"
Widely recognized by its unique shape and color is 'Blue' hubbard squash. This variety features beautiful bluish/green skin over oddly shaped fruit. Beneath this distinct coloring and shape, lies sweet tasting, orange colored flesh. This variety is very productive and is also a good keeper. Ideal for use in baking or freshly sliced. Maturity in 110 days. Edited by S. Derr
History:
Seeds originally collected in New England
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