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Sugar Loaf Hessel Squash Seeds

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Sugar Loaf Hessel Squash

SKU: SQ36-25

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Country Of Origin: USA USA

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100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Sugar Loaf Hessel Squash. This bush plant produces excellent yields of high quality 1 to 2 lb delicata squash. Sugar Loaf Squash is a sister variety to Honey Boat Squash, with a similar tan color and green stripes, but with a shorter and blockier shape. It is one of the sweetest squash varieties in existence. The flavor is rich and reminiscent of sweet potatoes. Stores well for months. It was bred by Dr. James Baggett, Oregon State University, with improved line thicker walls, and is higher yielding than the original. Suitable for small gardens. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

Lot No: 103073

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 10/2025

Seeds Per Pound: 4,000

Plant Height: 24” tall

Planting Season: Spring

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 mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Add well-composted manure.

Water Requirements:

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

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

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

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