Sweet Meat Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds for Planting
$27.40
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Sweet Meat Squash Seeds - 25 Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds for Planting
$27.40
Sweet Meat Squash is a treasured heirloom winter squash known for its sweet, dense orange flesh and excellent storage qualities. This reliable variety produces large, slate-gray to blue-green fruits that can be stored for months, making it a favorite for home gardeners who want a steady supply of winter produce. Whether roasted, baked into pies, or used in soups, Sweet Meat delivers rich, sweet flavor that improves after harvest.
Easy to grow and productive, Sweet Meat Squash is a great choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and small farms. The vigorous vines yield heavy, uniform fruits that are perfect for fall and winter meals.
Plant Features
- Heirloom winter squash with sweet, deep orange flesh
- Large, slate-gray to blue-green fruits
- Excellent long-term storage capability
- Vigorous vines with good productivity
- Versatile in the kitchen for roasting, baking, and soups
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
- Plant Type: Annual vegetable
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Vining
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Mature Height: Vines can spread 10-15 feet
- Spacing: 36-48 inches between plants
Planting & Care
Sow Sweet Meat Squash 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. Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogged soil. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Cure fruits in a warm, dry place for about a week to enhance storage life. Store in a cool, dry location with good air circulation.
What's Included
25 Sweet Meat Squash seeds.