Heirloom Candy Roaster Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom Candy Roaster Squash is a traditional winter squash variety prized for its vigorous vines, elongated fruits, and dependable garden performance. This heirloom cultivar is well suited to vegetable gardens, homesteads, and heirloom seed collections. Thriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, the plants produce large fruits that mature late in the growing season. Its productive growth habit and excellent storage qualities make it a popular choice for home gardeners.

Features

• Traditional 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 post-harvest storage potential

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): 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