Blue Hubbard Squash seeds
The Blue Hubbard squash is the perfect way to ring in the first signs of Autumn. With its large size, one squash could easily feed a family. These squash ripen to a bronze-green, to a pale blueish green, and even to a grey color. The flesh inside of the Blue Hubbard squash is a soft, yellow, and tender fine-grained flesh that is reminiscent of a nutty sweet potato with a drier texture.
These squash are not only highly decorative, but they are also fun to grow. These can reach upwards of 50 pounds but can be picked smaller if there is concern over garden space or storage. Due to their extremely thick shell, these will last well through the winter, and even though the following spring. The shelf life is impressive, to say the least.
After harvesting your Hubbard, you can eat the seeds as well. Due to their size, these are ideal for roasting, smoking, or making seasoned seeds or pralines in a crockpot.
Seed count: 10
*If you purchase seeds that have been TREATED, there will be a fungicide (anti-fungal) sulfur compound on them that will prevent disease and mildew, increase germination, increase plant health, and increase fruit yield. Plants that grow from treated seeds are safe for pollinators, and beneficial insects, and will be safe for consumption.
Botanic name:
C.maxima
Plant spacing:
6-10 feet apart
Color:
Bronze-green / pale blue-green
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The Blue Hubbard is great for just about anything! These can be made into pies and confections, used in soups and stews, or mashed. The flesh of the Blue Hubbard lends itself well to both sweet and savory offerings.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
100-120 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
No recommended
Other names:
New England Blue Hubbard, Green pumpkin
Vine Habit:
