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Squash Seeds (Winter) - Sweet Meat

Deep orange flesh, sweet enough for pies

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita maxima

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT TYPE

  • Winter

COLOR

  • Green

Sweet Meat is a beloved heirloom winter squash that is typically associated with the northwestern US, though it can be successfully cultivated in other regions as well. Your reporter is not a pumpkin pie eater, but many claim that this one is, hands down, the best squash for that particular delicacy. This is a delightfully sweet variety that can be stored for up to 6 months.

  • • Trailing Vine Variety; Well Suited for Baking, Roasting, and Preserving
  • • Green-Gray Skin with Deep Orange Flesh; Dry, Fine and Stringless Flesh
  • • Vigorous and Productive; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1 to 2 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 9

Planting Guide

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    Squash Seeds (Winter) - Sweet Meat FAQs

    How big will Sweet Meat Squash get?

    Sweet Meat Squash grows to 12 pounds, 5 to 8 inches in diameter.

    What is the flavor profile of Sweet Meat Squash?

    Sweet Meat Squash has a flavor profile described as rich, sweet, nutty, and smooth and creamy texture.

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