Squash Blue Hubbard

Description

Squash Blue Hubbard

Squash Blue Hubbard . One of the finest, most reliable and delicious storage winter squash varieties available. This reliable old variety produces 15-30 lb. fruits on vigorous vines with sweet, bright orange and fine textured flesh. The fruit has excellent storage qualities; flesh is best baked. Blue Hubbard Winter Squash can be stored for a long time. 110 days sowing to maturity.

Cultivation Advice Squash Blue Hubbard

A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.

The soil must be well drained and rich in humus, the more the better.

Many winter Squash / Pumpkins like to sprawl out and need plenty of space.

Vining Squash / Pumpkins require a larger area to run,

whilst semi-vining and bush varieties of winter squash / courgette can be well contained.

For an early start (Mid / Late Apr)

place a single seed edgeways 1/2inch deep in seed compost in a 3inch pot.

The critical part is temperature, these need at least 65F continuous soil temperature

(preferably more to maximise germination rates) until germinated,

so a propagator, well heated greenhouse or airing cupboard is ideal

Keep the soil moist water copiously around the plants, not over them.

Keep weed free to allow air circulation.

Once the fruits start to swell feed every 14 days with a tomato type fertilizer,

these are greedy plants.

Limit larger fruiting varieties to 2-3 fruits.