SQUASH-HUBBARD-GREEN
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Cucurbita pepo
SQUASH-HUBBARD-GREEN was originally a wild squash variety introduced to the USA from the West Indies in 1798. In the 1840s, a seedsman, obtained seeds of this squash variety from Elizabeth Hubbard of Massachusetts & he later introduced it under the name of "Hubbard Squash". It has long, sturdy prolific vines that produce a good crop of rounded squash that are approx 30 – 40cm long & 20 to 30 cm in diameter with a green-bronze color. It stores very well and features a very fine textured, thick golden yellow flesh that has an excellent flavor.
Sow seed directly into the garden or pots. Plant seeds 15mm deep covering with fine soil. Plant in a sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. Keep fairly well watered and fertilize monthly, but avoid constant over watering and continual use of high-nitrogen fertilizers.
SKU: SQ-HG
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 - 18 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 - 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 15 - 25 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 60 - 100 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 90 - 100 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 30°C (64 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | None required |
| Sowing Depth | 2.5 cm (1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 90 - 120 cm (36 - 48 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 120 - 150 cm (48 - 60 inches) |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Good Companion Plants | Corn, Beans, Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes, Cucumbers |
| Pests | Squash bugs, Cucumber beetles, Aphids |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Downy mildew |
SQUASH-HUBBARD-GREEN
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