Lake Valley Seeds -Squashes
For Spaghetti:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
For best harvest, allow fruits to ripen until vines begin to die back. Immature fruits do not store well.
A popular squash with thick yellow flesh that can be scooped out after cooking to produce spaghetti-like strands. Oblong fruits have smooth tan-to-orange rinds. Will store for three to six months.
For Jumbo Pink Banana:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Banana squash is ripe when the the skin turns pink-orange. Harvest in dry weather when it is less than 30″ long. Cut from vine and leave a 3″ stem. Dry in the sun until the stem turns grey.
One of the best culinary squashes, featuring large, cylindrical fruits with firm, sweet, orange flesh. Can weigh up to 50 lbs. each. Use for pies, puddings, and canning.
For Sweet Meat:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 3-5′ (1-1.5m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before the last frost. Grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a one-inch handle. Cure outside for seven to ten days but do not allow to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place.
One of the heirloom treasures of the Pacific Northwest. This 10-15 lb. slate gray, round squash is renowned for its superb keeping quality and sweet flavor. An excellent pie squash.
For Kabocha:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70° F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
Pick when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine, leaving a 1″ stem. Cure outdoors seven to ten days, but do not allow to freeze. Store in a cool, dry location for up to six months
For Table Queen Acorn:
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1″ (3cm)
Plant Space: 24″ (61cm)
Row Space: 6′ (1.8m)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Plant outdoors in full sun and rich soil two weeks after last spring frost. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70°F. Water consistently and feed monthly with a side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
For best harvest, allow fruits to ripen until vines begin to die back. Immature fruits do not store well.
Dark green ribbed fruit with sweet, golden flesh that turns orange in storage. Matures quickly and keeps well. Excellent for baking.