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20-35 seeds per packet. Grow winter squash in very rich soil, amended with manure, compost, or other rich source of plant nutrients. Plant in rows, 5-8 feet in both directions, sowing one seed every 6-12 inches. Or plant in hills, 5 seeds per hill, with the hills 6-8 feet apart, thinning to best three plants. Full sun, ample moisture and insect control as necessary should allow good production from the vigorous plants. Harvest in autumn when skins are too tough to be easily punctured with a thumbnail.
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Long of Naples
(C. moschata) Large, oblong-butternut shaped fruit, can weigh 20-35 lbs. The flesh is bright orange, flavor is superb, rich and is very sweet. The skin is deep green, turning tan in storage. These are attractive squash and great for areas with warm, long seasons, A good heirloom for home or market growers. A beautiful very old Italian heirloom, was listed in America by Fearing Burr in 1863, very rare in the USA.
Item Code: SQ134
Bulk Quantities
1/4 lb. - $25.00
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