Cherokee Candy Roaster Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cherokee Candy Roaster is a historic heirloom winter squash traditionally associated with the Cherokee people and valued for its vigorous vines, large elongated fruits, and dependable garden performance. This warm-season crop is well suited to vegetable gardens, homesteads, and heirloom seed collections. Thriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, the plants produce abundant fruits that mature late in the growing season. Its productive nature and excellent storage qualities make it a favorite among heirloom gardeners.

Features

• Historic heirloom winter squash variety
• Produces large elongated fruits
• Vigorous and productive vine growth
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and homestead plantings
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Excellent storage potential after harvest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Cherokee Candy Roaster Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring, Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: April-June
• Sowing Season Months: April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 21-32°C (70-90°F); sow directly in warm soil after frost danger passes
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: Vines 10-20 feet long
• Plant Spacing: 36-60 inches apart