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Sweet Reba

Cucurbita pepo
HOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH PEPO

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita pepo require a relatively short span of time from planting to ripening fruit than other squash. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for 1 week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Winter squash of C. pepo do not store as well as those of C. maxima or C. moschata and are often known as autumn squash. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.

Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.

Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained

 

  • Sweet Reba
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This acorn squash takes the prize for best flavor, vigor, and productivity. Compact bushes can grow up to 12 fruits each. Excellent for storage, and their sweet chestnut taste even improves over time. Developed by Cornell University. High resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest when fruits have hard rinds that can’t b...
This acorn squash takes the prize for best flavor, vigor, and productivity. Compact bushes can grow up to 12 fruits each. Excellent for storage, and their sweet chestnut taste even improves over time. Developed by Cornell University. High resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest when fruits have hard rinds that can’t be easily dented with a finger nail, and when the color of the “ground spot” changes from yellow to orange/gold. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall.
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  • Sweet Reba

Sweet Reba

Cucurbita pepo
This acorn squash takes the prize for best flavor, vigor, and productivity. Compact bushes can grow up to 12 fruits each. Excellent for storage, and their sweet chestnut taste even improves over time. Developed by Cornell University. High resistance to powdery ...
This acorn squash takes the prize for best flavor, vigor, and productivity. Compact bushes can grow up to 12 fruits each. Excellent for storage, and their sweet chestnut taste even improves over time. Developed by Cornell University. High resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest when fruits have hard rinds that can’t be easily dented with a finger nail, and when the color of the “ground spot” changes from yellow to orange/gold. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Storage, Season: Late Summer Fall.
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HOW TO GROW WINTER SQUASH PEPO

Start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks after last frost. Start 3 seeds in flats or 4” pots, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost or soil 70˚F. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil. 5-6 seeds to a 12” diameter hill or disturbed area. Can transplant end of last frost with row cover. Cucurbita pepo require a relatively short span of time from planting to ripening fruit than other squash. Cure in warm dry place such as a garage for 1 week after harvest. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Winter squash of C. pepo do not store as well as those of C. maxima or C. moschata and are often known as autumn squash. Hard frost damaged fruit will not store well. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.

Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 15M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.

Planting Depth 1/2-1”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚F
Days to Germ. 3-10
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 6’
Days To Maturity 90
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained

 

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We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.

Strong Roots Certified Organic by CCOF Seed grower since 2004
Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.
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