Calabaza Pumpkin Winter Squash

Calabaza aka West Indian Pumpkin Winter Squash Heirloom Vegetable Seeds

I grew up eating a lot of calabaza squash since my family is from the Dominican Republic and it is native to the Caribbean. It also has other names including West Indian pumpkin or Jamaican pumpkin. It is similar to butternut squash, although technically a pumpkin or winter storage squash. It is a pretty tough cultivar as it handles a decent amount of heat and pest pressure. It is native to South America, the Caribbean, and the Philippines. It can be dark green or completely beige in color when ready to harvest. You know they are ready to harvest when the stem that connects the pumpkin to the vine is dried out. In Florida, I am able to grow it twice a year. I direct sow seeds mid February as soon as my last average spring frost date has passed. Then I direct sow more in August. It is a tropical plant and does not like cold weather. It will attract squash bugs and worms so be prepared to spray with BT or preferably, spinosad. It can take a lot of pest damage before actually being affected and grows great in poor soils like Florida native sandy soil. Vines get huge, easily sprawling over 20 feet long, and produce several nice size pumpkins.

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Listing is for 1 packet of 10 seeds.

PLANTING

Cucurbita Moschata

Germination: 4-10 days

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2” deep

Sowing: Direct sowing is preferred after the last frost. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest.

Days to maturity: 90-120

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:

- Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.