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Blue Hubbard Squash

Squash

Cucurbita maxima

Overview
A beloved heirloom with a hard, bumpy, blue-green shell. A fall tradition at New England roadside stands. Medium-dry, medium-sweet yellow flesh. Avg. weight: 12-15 lb., with some larger.
Planting
Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F and danger of frost has passed. Plant in hills or mounds.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 96" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt.