{"title":"Winter Squash##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eVarious species\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Cucurbita argyrosperma:\u003c\/b\u003e Adapted to warm climates in the southern U.S. First domesticated in southern Mexico by native peoples, especially the Tohono O’odham. Native Americans planted squash in the Three Sisters Guild with beans and corn. Corn as a trellis for beans, beans to fix nitrogen in the soil and squash to suppress weeds as a border to neighbors crop’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. maxima:\u003c\/b\u003e The center of diversity is the temperate zone of the Andean region of northern South America from the wild subspecies andreana over 4000 years ago. Originally cultivated for their edible seed. Cucurbita maxima varieties include banana, buttercup, hubbard, winter marrow and turban. By the American revolution, the species was cultivated by native American tribes throughout the present-day United States. The second most widely grown squash species and the most nutritionally significant for their vitamin A and nutraceutical content.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. moschata:\u003c\/b\u003e Originated in either Central America or northern South America. Originally cultivated for their edible seed. Moschata varieties are generally more tolerant of hot humid climates and more disease resistant than maxima and pepo. Cucurbita moschata varieties include butternut, cheese, golden cushaw and many pumpkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. pepo:\u003c\/b\u003e There are two centers of this species that occurred independently of each other. The first (C. pepo subsp. pepo) occurred in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The second (C. pepo subsp. ovifera) in what is now the southeastern U.S. about 4,000 years ago. Originally cultivated for their edible seed. Cucurbita pepo varieties includes acorn, delicata, pattypan, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, yellow crookneck, zucchini and some pumpkin varities. Zucchini was cultivated in Italy as a hybrid from the cucumber. Zucca is the Italian word for squash. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=winter%20squash%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewinter squash recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ecorn, sunflowers, radishes, nasturtiums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003epotatoes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waltham-butternut-winter-squash-moschata","title":"Waltham Butternut","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MOSCHATA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita moschata needs more heat than C. pepo and C. maxima to mature fruit. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger fruit. Will not store well after hard frost damage. Store in a cool, dry place. Ideal temperatures are between 50–60° F and humidity of 50-70%. Once the fruit has matured, the seeds will be done developing. Seed development is unrelated to the ripening process of the fruit. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100–110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Waltham is the gold standard for butternuts and our strain is among the best. Uniform, bell-shaped fruits with smooth tan skin and bright orange, moist flesh. Excellent flavor and long storage. Chefs prefer this easy-to peel skin. Originally bred by Massachusetts Agricultural Extension Service by a cross of New Hampshire Butternut with a neckless moschata from Turkey. Released by Bob Young of Waltham, MA. Needs warm summers to ripen in northern U.S. Best selling winter squash, good for fall market. Tags: Type: Moschata, Color: Gold, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.##Hobbs and Meyer Farms##Certified Organic by CO Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 1996##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Hobbs_and_Meyer_Farms210-155.jpg?1##We are a family farm business located in Avondale, Colorado and La Puebla, New Mexico. Our mission is to renew and strengthen communities by stewarding the land and guiding the health of seed, food and people. We grow a wide diversity of certified organic crops on 43 irrigated acres at three locations. At our Colorado farms we produce garlic, open pollinated seeds, fresh vegetables, grains, sour cherries and mulberries. In New Mexico we concentrate on apples and culinary herbs.We also partner with several other farms in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico to supplement our seed offerings and manage seed isolation distances. Our farmer partners are Mer-Girl Gardens in La Villita, NM, White Mountain Farm in Mosca, CO and Ring-a-Ding Farm in Howard, CO.We grow 8 varieties of garlic; approximately 70 varieties of open pollinated vegetable, herb and flower seeds; specialty produce; and ancient and heritage grains. Our value added food products are marketed under the brand \"Campo y Cocina\". Our seeds are marketed under the brand \"Farm Direct Organic Seed\". Our produce is sold as \"Hobbs \u0026amp; Meyer Farms\".We are dedicated to on-going learning and improvement on our farms. We have have been certified Organic since 2001 and have designed our systems with principles from rotational, conservation, regenerative, and biodynamic agricultural farming systems. We are also working on developing habitat and forage for pollinating insects on our properties.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":883793793,"sku":"10576","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":39680614268970,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/WalthamButternut_DSC_0030_1789_a2435360-f660-4d23-809e-dc12405c5763.jpg?v=1512527607"},{"product_id":"orange-kuri-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Orange Kuri","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eOrange Kuri Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 142 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Onion shaped Japanese squash. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs. Adapted to cool, short seasons. Also known as Uchiku Kuri or Orange Hokkaido. 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Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e95–100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eButtercup (Burgess Strain) Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 159 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Buttercup has a thin yet hard rind that is deep green, furrowed with light green stripes, and about 8” in diameter. Fruits average 3–4 lbs, and each plant grows 3-4 fruits. The flesh is golden-yellow, dry, fine-grained and fiber-free. Tags: Type: Maxima, Color: Green, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":810207065,"sku":"11312","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":40852371406890,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/ButtercupBurgessStrain_cdd46e32-b600-4cc5-979f-84321cc6261c.jpg?v=1512527302"},{"product_id":"honey-boat-delicata-winter-squash-pepo","title":"Honey Boat Delicata","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH PEPO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita pepo require a relatively short span of time from planting to ripening fruit than other squash. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for 1 week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Winter squash of C. pepo do not store as well as those of C. maxima or C. moschata and are often known as autumn squash. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90-100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHoney Boat Delicata Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 6,574 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Honey Boat Delicata holds sweetness better than the regular Delicata. Bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University. Distinctive long, cream colored squash with dark green stripes. Super sweet flavor, delicate flesh, fruit 1 to 1.5 lb. When stored the cream color sometimes yellows and the green stripes turn orange. Excellent storage variety! Tags: Type: Pepo, Color: Bi-Colored, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Late Summer Fall","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":10758514629,"sku":"12775","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":41041386045482,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/HoneyBoat_IMG_3929.jpg?v=1512527406"},{"product_id":"sweet-meat-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Sweet Meat","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e3-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e10’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e105-115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Meat Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 99 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 396 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 1,583 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Pacific Northwest heirloom squash, Sweet Meat is still virtually unknown in the rest of the US, though it can be successfully cultivated in other regions as well. This 10-15 pound, slate gray, round squash is renowned for its storage quality up to six months and unsurpassed rich, sweet flavor. It makes the best pumpkin pie on Earth! Vigorous vines grow to 10 feet. Ripen for several months after harvest, traditionally first eaten at Thanksgiving. Also see Carol Deppe’s selection, Sweet Meat–Oregon Homestead. 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Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Salmon-colored skin with fine grain, orange flesh, and banana-shaped fruit. Traditional Appalachian squash for Candy Roaster Pie. Somewhat rare heirloom. Tags: Type: Maxima, Color: Orange, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":28447666130,"sku":"15131","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":39856501096490,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/North-Georgia-Candy-Roaster.jpg?v=1512527456"},{"product_id":"galeux-deysines-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Galeux d'Eysines","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Blistered skin pattern resembles peanut shells. Unique heirloom with flattened-globe shape and salmon-pink skin. While the amount of skin blistering increases as a result of time spent on the vine, we recommend harvesting at maturity because fruits can crack when overmature. Galeux d'Eysines is an ornamental with a lot of character but also lends good flavor to soups and stews. Long vine plant habit. Fruits avg. 15 lb. Avg. yield: 2 fruits\/plant. Also known as peanut pumpkin. Tags: Type: Maxima, Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":28775481938,"sku":"15150","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":28775482002,"sku":"15151","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Galeux-d-Eysines_df2093f8-e7c9-492d-99b7-51ca979d2bde.jpg?v=1512527369"},{"product_id":"sweet-meat-oregon-homestead-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Sweet Meat–Oregon Homestead (OG)","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e3-4’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e10’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e105-115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##\n\u003cp\u003eCarol Deppe, “This line of Sweet Meat represents my re-selection of the Oregon heirloom for all its traditional virtues-sweet, thick, dry flesh of unsurpassed flavor, fruits 12 - 25 lbs, huge delicious seeds, long storing, and ability to germinate in cold mud and grow vigorously in cool weather. These characteristics have largely been lost from the current commercial lines. Cure indoors at least one month. Oregonians traditionally open their first Sweet Meat for Thanksgiving. Gets sweeter and more delicious in storage. Stores at least 6 months. Freezes well. Cooked squash makes good fruit leather. Immature squash left at the end of the growing season make good summer squash and drying squash.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e”Sweet Meat–Oregon Homestead is grown on an isolated farm as the only variety of their species on the farm. With both, I generally have plant populations of at least 80. More usually a hundred or more. Only the top 20% or so of the fruits are kept for seed. We eat or sell the rest. I actively, personally select each fruit for critical characteristics such as flesh thickness, seed size, and flavor each generation. The squash seed fruits are all heavily after-ripened before processing, so the seed germinates very vigorously in the field, but not under sterile conditions.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org\/about\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\nTags: Type: Maxima, Color: White, Size: Large, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":30694287570,"sku":"13588","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":31253850423338,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/sweetmeatoregonhomestead.jpg?v=1703816079"},{"product_id":"uncle-davids-dakota-dessert-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Uncle David's Dakota Dessert","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e95–105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eUncle David's Dakota Dessert Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 208 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 831 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##\n\u003cp\u003eBred by David Podoll, this buttercup-type variety is a cross between Hubbard, Gold Nugget and other maximas. You benefit from over 40 years of selection work: the Podolls have been selecting for deep orange color, thick flesh, rich taste, sweetness, smooth texture, vigor and hardiness in cold weather. The end-result is a real work-horse variety with the ability to produce solid yields for you in variable conditions. This full-flavored, rich tasting squash stars as a side-dish and is an excellent player in pies and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org\/about\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\nTags: Type: Maxima, Color: Green, Shape: Fat, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Late Summer Fall.##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2021##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":30874847954,"sku":"13499","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":31264781172778,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31264782319658,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Uncle-Davids-Dakota-Dessert-squash_f88be04b-1f23-4c1f-b816-251088ae6b16.jpg?v=1512527603"},{"product_id":"long-island-cheese-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Long Island Cheese","description":"long-island-cheese-winter-squash-maxima Long Island Cheese \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MOSCHATA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita moschata needs more heat than C. pepo and C. maxima to mature fruit. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger fruit. Will not store well after hard frost damage. Store in a cool, dry place. Ideal temperatures are between 50–60° F and humidity of 50-70%. Once the fruit has matured, the seeds will be done developing. Seed development is unrelated to the ripening process of the fruit. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100–110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Flattened, ribbed, buff-colored fruits, with sweet orange fine-grained flesh. Excellent in pies. Tan fruits average 8 lbs. and store well. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese. Old New York heirloom variety. Commercially listed at least as far back as Bernard McMahon's 1806 seed catalog, when many of the early seed companies began offering varieties. For example, J. M. Thorburn Seed Company of New York City offered it in their 1824 seed catalog. But like so many other old-time seed varieties, cheese varieties almost disappeared by the 1970s. According to the Garden Seed Inventory, the last variety was dropped from commerce between 1988 and 1991. Thankfully, Ken Ettlinger, a Long Island seed saver, recognized that the cheese squashes were disappearing from all of the local farm stands. He collected squashes from several farms and began growing seed. Because of the efforts of Mr. Ettlinger, the seed found its way back into broader circulation and into seed catalogs once again. Tags: Type: Moschata, Color: Gold, Shape: Flat, Heritage: Heirloom,New Listing, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":6036981415975,"sku":"15416","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":6036981448743,"sku":"15417","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Long-Island-Cheese-winter-squash-moschata.jpg?v=1512527427"},{"product_id":"pink-banana-winter-squash-maxima","title":"Pink Banana","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e105–115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##Thick, yellow-orange flesh is fine-grained, moist and sweet. Unique cylindrical fruit tapered at blossom end and slightly curved, 30-48” long by 1-12” in diameter, average 14 plus lbs. Thin smooth skin turns pink-orange at maturity. Harvest when less than 25–30”, productive, keeps well, good for pies baking or canning. Long 10–15’ fines. Tags: Type: Maxima, Color: Gold, Size: Large, Shape: Elongated, Specialty: Canner, Heritage: Heirloom,New Listing, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":6036986691623,"sku":"15424","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":6036986724391,"sku":"15425","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Pink-Banana-winter-squash-maxima.jpg?v=1512527462"},{"product_id":"candystick-dessert-delicata","title":"Candystick Dessert Delicata","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH PEPO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita pepo require a relatively short span of time from planting to ripening fruit than other squash. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for 1 week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Winter squash of C. pepo do not store as well as those of C. maxima or C. moschata and are often known as autumn squash. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Vigorous productive delicata with intensely sweet flesh and a rich complex flavor reminiscent of Medjool dates. Flesh as thick or thicker and fruits as big or bigger than all other delicata lines. Absolutely no bitter contamination as is a problem in many delicata lines. Fruits up to 3 lbs. Tan and green striped fruits range from loaf to longer shapes, often on the same plant. Bred by Carol Deppe of Corvallis Oregon who writes, “I think this is the most vigorous and most productive delicata in existence as well as having the best flavor. Allow 2-3 weeks after harvest for curing indoors before eating. Keeps indoors through December. (Note: This squash is so dry and has such a high sugar content that I recommend baking in a covered roasting pan to avoid its drying out or scorching. Put the cut de-seeded but not scraped or cleaned halves upside down on the roasting-pan rack and cover the pan with the lid with the vents open. With all squash, it's easiest to scrape away interior debris after the squash is cooked, and that debris helps keep the squash from drying out while cooking. Start oven at 400° F while the squash are coming up to temperature, then switch to 325° F to finish the squash without scorching.) I recommend eating Candystick without any additions at all, not even butter or salt. I eat them at the end of the meal, as the dessert.”\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org\/about\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\nTags: Type: Pepo, Color: Bi-Colored, Heritage: New Variety, Season: Late Summer Fall, Certification: Organic.##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":39688811708458,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":39688811741226,"sku":"","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/il_1588xN.629067024_g8pg.jpg?v=1638334181"},{"product_id":"marina-di-chioggia","title":"Marina di Chioggia","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH MAXIMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita maxima is typically cultivated in cooler areas than C. moschata or C. angyrosperma. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for one week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Soil pH 5.1-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e24-36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e5-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100-110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMarina di Chioggia Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 90 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##This heirloom squash comes from the Italian seaside village of Chioggia, where it’s used in dishes such as gnocchi and Venetian tortellini. Plants are vigorous and produce 2-3 massive squash that store well into the winter with improving flavor each week. Their dark green skin is completely covered in warts, or “sugar bumps” caused by excess sugar build-up in the skin. Tags: Color: Green, Size: Large, Specialty: Storage, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Late Summer Fall.##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. 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Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita pepo require a relatively short span of time from planting to ripening fruit than other squash. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for 1 week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Winter squash of C. pepo do not store as well as those of C. maxima or C. moschata and are often known as autumn squash. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2-1”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e3-10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e90\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##This acorn squash takes the prize for best flavor, vigor, and productivity. Compact bushes can grow up to 12 fruits each. Excellent for storage, and their sweet chestnut taste even improves over time. Developed by Cornell University. High resistance to powdery mildew. 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