Blue Hubbard squash seeds - Vegetable Plant

Blue Hubbard squash seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a vigorous, vining growth habit and long, trailing stems. These plants develop large fruits along the vines and require ample space for spreading. Blue Hubbard squash thrives in warm climates with a frost-free growing period and performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil. Suitable for garden beds and open field cultivation, the plants establish steadily and produce fruit over the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with vigorous, vining growth
• Produces large fruits along trailing vines
• Suitable for garden beds and open cultivation
• Adaptable to well-drained, fertile soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Blue Hubbard Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Winter squash variety
• Growth Habit: Vining, trailing annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 3–5 meters vine length; spread varies with space
• Plant Spacing: 120–180 cm between plants