Gaia Organic Seeds - Honeyboat Delicata Squash
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Honeyboat Delicata Squash | Cucurbita pepo | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Early producer. Oblong shaped squash with green stripes and tan skin. Famous for its sweetness that keeps well during storage. Developed by Oregon State University vegetable breeder Jim Baggett.
Companion plants: Corn, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Melon, Beans, Peas, Beets, Sunflower, Parsley, Celery.
Far from: Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper.
Planting tip: Plant directly outside in late May or early June when soil temperature has reached 25°C. It can be started indoors as well, sow 3-4 weeks before the frost. Ready to transplant outside when soil temperature has reached 25°C.
Storage tip:Store at 10-12°C with 55-75% humidity with good air circulation.
