{"product_id":"marina-di-chioggia-squash-seeds-25-heirloom-italian-winter-turban-pumpkin-seeds","title":"Marina di Chioggia Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Italian Winter Turban Pumpkin Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarina 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom Italian winter squash with turban-shaped fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark green, bumpy rind and bright orange flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, dry texture ideal for roasting and baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent storage potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous vining growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita maxima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-11 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines can reach 10-15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 Marina di Chioggia squash seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795600015670,"sku":"FOLIA2-636","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7149971045_po3r.jpg?v=1792671864","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/marina-di-chioggia-squash-seeds-25-heirloom-italian-winter-turban-pumpkin-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}