You have no items in your shopping cart.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
FAQ & Answers
We ship world wide
CONTACT US FOR MORE HELP
100 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Amish Pie Squash. The plant produces good yields of large 60 - 80 lb pale orange squash. It has rich and moist flesh. It is known for its very thick, dry flesh and sweet flavor. Perfect for baking, soups, and making pies. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the Amish in the mountains of Maryland, A winter squash variety.
Lot No: 100038
Germination: 90%
Test Date: 07/24
Seeds Per Pound: 4,000
Plant Height: 24” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow
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.
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.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.
Protect ripening winter squash from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut winter squash carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.