Heart of Gold Squash Seeds

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Country Of Origin: USA USA

Description

Planting Instructions

Customer Reviews

90 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Heart of Gold Squash. This semi bush plant produces good yields of 3 lb creamy color squash with green mottled striping. This gourmet dumpling shaped squash has very flavorful orange flesh. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

Lot No: R

Germination: 95%

Test Date: 05/24

Seeds Per Pound: 4,000

Plant Height: Semi-Bush Type Plant

Planting Season: Spring/Summer

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow

Winter Squash
Cucurbita pepo

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1 - 1 1/2"

65 F to 75 F

7 to 14 days

Full Sun

Spring

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

Hills 4 ft Apart

4 - 7 ft

Hills 4 ft Apart

50 - 100 days

Winter Squash Seed Planting Information:

Winter Squash need warm weather to grow. It is best to plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant your seeds after the soil has warmed up. Thin so there are 4 plants per hill. Eight to 10 plants will provide more than enough for a large family. You can trellis squash to save space. Plants grow 2 ft tall and vines spread up to 10 ft.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile slightly acid soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant. Add well composted manure.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Protect ripening winter squash from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut winter squash carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.