Marina di Chioggia Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Italian Winter Turban Pumpkin Seeds
$27.40
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Marina di Chioggia Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Italian Winter Turban Pumpkin Seeds
$27.40
Marina di Chioggia is a classic Italian heirloom winter squash prized for its distinctive turban shape and deep, sweet flavor. The fruit features a bumpy, dark green rind that ripens to a blue-green hue, with a bright orange, dry flesh that is perfect for roasting, baking, and making gnocchi. This versatile squash stores well and is a favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.
Grown as an annual vine, Marina di Chioggia produces vigorous plants that can be trained up trellises or allowed to sprawl in the garden. The squash typically matures in late summer to fall, ready for harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Its unique appearance and excellent eating quality make it a standout in any vegetable garden.
Plant Features
- Heirloom Italian winter squash with turban-shaped fruit
- Dark green, bumpy rind and bright orange flesh
- Sweet, dry texture ideal for roasting and baking
- Excellent storage potential
- Vigorous vining growth habit
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant Type: Annual
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Vining
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: Vines can reach 10-15 feet
- Spacing: 36-48 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Marina di Chioggia seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 36-48 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully, as squash roots are sensitive to disturbance.
Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when the rind is hard and cannot be punctured with a fingernail, and the stem turns corky. Cure the squash in a warm, dry place for 7-10 days to improve storage life.
What's Included
25 Marina di Chioggia squash seeds.