DESCRIPTION
Growing Blue Hubbard Winter Squash Vegetable Garden Seeds
Blue Hubbard Winter Squash Growth Habits:
Plant New England Blue Hubbard directly into the ground when frost has passed. This vining winter squash can be grown along a fence if space in the garden is a concern. The fruit is oblong and blue-gray with many bumps on the rind. Don't let this exterior fool you, its orange flesh is delicious.
Various Uses for Blue Hubbard Winter Squash:
Roast this squash to enhance its already sweet flavor. Put butter, sugar, and maple syrup in its cavity to highlight the oven's caramelization. It can also be used in pies as an alternative to traditional pumpkins. Blue Hubbard can be stored for six months, so it will get you through winter if you grow enough.
Blue Hubbard Winter Squash Benefits:
Blue Hubbard Winter Squash provides so many nutritional benefits. It is an anti-inflammatory food so it is graded for circulatory health and cancer prevention. Vitamin C and A can really boost nutrition especially in the immune system. This is one great squash to have in your garden and in your pantry.
Additional Information:
Arrived to the U.S. from the West Indies in 1854
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Cucurbita maxima |
Other Names: |
New England Blue Hubbard |
Color: |
Blue gray green |
Flavor: |
Very sweet |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
110 days |
Hardiness Zone: |
3-9 |
Planting Depth: |
1 Inch |
Plant Spacing: |
48-72 Inches |
Row Spacing: |
5-6 Inches |
Growth Habit: |
Vine |
Soil Preference: |
Moist, well-draining |
Temp Preference: |
70° |
Light Preference: |
Full sun |
Other
Pests/diseases: |
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles |