Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Stella Blue Squash
Cucurbita maxima
Certified Organic
A hokkaido/kabocha type squash with delicious, dry, flaky texture and sweet, nutty flavor. High-yielding plants produce 4-5 of the beautiful, slate-blue fruits each. These squash store moderately into late fall. A staff favorite!
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Growing instructions
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks earlier. Transplant in hills 6' apart, three plants per hill, or in rows 36" apart. Can be trained to grow up a trellis. Harvest when squash are buff-colored with no trace of green. Cure in a warm spot for 2-3 weeks.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 110 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 5 to 10 days |
| Width at Maturity | 60 inches |
| Height at Maturiry | 72 inches |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Row Spacing | 60-72 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 inches |
