{"product_id":"appalachian-candy-roaster-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Appalachian Candy Roaster Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eAppalachian Candy Roaster is a traditional heirloom winter squash valued for its elongated fruits, vigorous vines, and excellent storage qualities. Originating in the Appalachian region of the United States, this warm-season crop is well suited to vegetable gardens, homesteads, and heirloom garden collections. The plants thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, producing large fruits that mature late in the growing season. 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