Squash - Blue Hubbard (Cucurbita maxima) Baby Blue Hubbard Pumpkin Buttercup Squash Heirloom Vegetable - Organic, Non-GMO

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Squash - Blue Hubbard (Cucurbita maxima) Baby Blue Hubbard Pumpkin Buttercup Squash Heirloom Vegetable - Organic, Non-GMO

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Baby Blue has a more conical and smaller body with grey skin and an orange interior. Hubbard squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita maxima, is also known as green pumpkin and buttercup squash and is a vine that produces small 3-4 kg (7-9 lb) squashes that have orange flesh and attractive, bluish grey skins.

  • Full sun
  • Baby Blue Hubbard squash seeds have outstanding keeping ability. 
  • Direct Sow: Plant seeds in slightly acidic and well draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Sow 1/2 in to 1 inch deep in hills 3 - 5 ft apart when the soil is warm ( 70 F).
  • Or start indoors 3 - 4 weeks prior to the last frost; prick out and transplant seedlings into the garden when the seedlings are strong enough to handle, and the soil has warmed.
  • Matures in 90-120 days    
  • Sow Baby Blue Hubbard squash seeds for the best quality miniature Hubbard squash.
  • This is an attractive, flavorful variety for gardeners and commercial growers alike.
  • For the best storage, allow the fruits to ripen fully on the vine, but be sure to harvest prior to frost.
  • Wipe each fruit down with a weak bleach solution to kill off any bacteria or mold spores, and be sure not to nick the tough skins.
  • Store in a cool, dark place and enjoy Hubbard squash all winter long.
  • Outstanding keeping ability
  • Seed Count: 20