Sweet Winter Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Sweet Winter Squash is a vigorous heirloom-type squash valued for its large fruits, productive vines, and excellent garden performance. Commonly associated with Candy Roaster Squash, this warm-season crop is well suited to vegetable gardens, raised beds, homesteads, and edible landscapes. Thriving in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, it produces abundant harvests of attractive winter squash fruits throughout the growing season. Its vigorous growth habit and ornamental fruits make it a standout addition to productive gardens.

Features

• Produces large winter squash fruits
• Vigorous trailing vine growth habit
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and raised beds
• Performs best in full sun locations
• Productive warm-season crop
• Attractive fruits with excellent storage potential
• Ideal for heirloom and homestead gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Winter Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Winter Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3-11 (grown as an annual)
• 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
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 10-20 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 36-60 inches apart