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Cucurbita pepo 'Blue Hubbard'
Squash, Blue Hubbard
A beloved heirloom with a hard, bumpy, blue-green shell. A fall tradition at New England roadside stands. Medium-dry, medium-sweet yellow flesh. Avg. weight: 12–15 lb., with some larger.
- Large blue-gray winter squash
- Sweet dense flesh with excellent storage
- Thick rind protects fruit through winter
- Excellent baked, roasted, or mashed
- Category: Vegetables
- Breeder: THREE SISTERS GARDENS
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 72-120 in
- Spacing: 48 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Keep Well-Watered |
Attributes
| • | Climbing |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita pepo 'Blue Hubbard'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.