North Georgia Candy Roaster (Cucurbita maxima)

This delectable hubbard squash is a rare treat! Oblong-shaped and salmon-colored, the Candy Roasters sweet, succulent flesh makes it the perfect choice for pies and other baked goods. Expect it to last up to 5 months in storage.

• 15 seeds minimum
• Germination: 10-12 days
• Maturity: 100 days
• Direct sow 1 deep in full sun well after the danger of frost has passed.
• Sow 3-4 seeds on hills 3-4 apart or plant in rows 4-6′ apart, spacing plants 4-6″ apart.