Azure Husbandry Australian Butter Squash Seed, Organic

Description

r C. Maxima  (90-100 days)

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r This rare Australian heirloom squash has peach-tan colored skin and thick, deep orange flesh that is creamy and buttery tasting, not to mention very sweet.  The vines are vigorous and require quite a bit of space.  The fruits weigh 6-12 lbs. and keep several months in storage.  Open pollinated.

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r This squash seed was grown by Azure Husbandry here on the farm in Dufur, Oregon.  The squash has become one of our family favorites!  Excellent steamed or baked as a side dish or used in pies, cakes, or muffins.

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r Packet CONTAINS:  25 seeds

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r  “Our church started a garden and I used the Azure Seeds in my section of the garden.  My crop grew 3 times better than everyone else’s!”  – Happy Azure Customer

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• r  SOWING:  Sow seeds directly into the garden in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost has passed or start indoors 2-3 weeks before setting outside.  Plant seed 1/2″ to 3/4″ deep, covering with fine soil pressed firmly down.

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• r SPACING:  Plant seeds approx. 12-18 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.  In wetter areas, seeds should be planted in hills, 6-8 seeds/hill.

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• r THINNING:  Thin or transplant seeds to 3 sturdiest plants per hill when seedlings are 3-4 inches high.

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• r GERMINATION:  1 to 2 weeks, depending on weather.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

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• r HARVESTING:  Harvest when leaves get hit by a frost in the fall.  Cut off the vine, leaving part of the stem attached to the squash.  Cure in a warm, dry place for 2 weeks before eating.  For long-term storage, keep in a dark, dry place at 50-55 degrees.

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Ingredients

organic australian butter squash seeds

Directions

r  SOWING:  Sow seeds directly into the garden in late spring when the ground is warm and all danger of frost has passed or start indoors 2-3 weeks before setting outside.  Plant seed 1/2″ to 3/4″ deep, covering with fine soil pressed firmly down.

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r SPACING:  Plant seeds approx. 12-18 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.  In wetter areas, seeds should be planted in hills, 6-8 seeds/hill.

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r THINNING:  Thin or transplant seeds to 3 sturdiest plants per hill when seedlings are 3-4 inches high.

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r GERMINATION:  1 to 2 weeks, depending on weather.  Keep soil moderately moist during germination.

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r HARVESTING:  Harvest when leaves get hit by a frost in the fall.  Cut off the vine, leaving part of the stem attached to the squash.  Cure in a warm, dry place for 2 weeks before eating.  For long-term storage, keep in a dark, dry place at 50-55 degrees.

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