Pkt (≈ 10 seeds)

Slightly warted fruits have a bronze- green rind. Large fruits that average 12" long. Flesh is orange-yellow, very thick,dry and sweet. An outstanding winter vegetable easy to grow and prolific. Flesh is orange-yellow, thick, sweet, and excellent tasting. Delicious in pies or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed, broiled, or mashed.

• Seed Depth: 1/2" (12mm)
• Seed Spacing: 6-8 Seeds Per Hill.
• Row Spacing: 6-8' (180-240cm)
• Days to Sprout: 5-12
• Plant Spacing: 4-5' (120-150cm)
• Days to Maturity: 90

Plant: Direct seed at about the frost free date into rich, fertile soil. Usually sown in groups of 4-6 seeds and thinned to the 2 strongest plants per group.

Care: Water regularly and fertilize when lateral runners begin to spread.

Harvest: Shortly before fall frost cut from plant, leaving a portion of stem attached. Skin should be dark green and firm.

Your Health: Excellent source of fiber and vitamin A; also supplies minerals and vitamins B & C.