RARE Mayan Small Squash aka Calabacita Chica

RARE Mayan Small Squash aka Calabacita Chica Heirloom Squash Vegetable Seeds
Zucchini Substitute For Hot Climates
Cucurbita pepo

This is a very tough cultivar of squash traditionally grown by indigenous populations in South America. Fruits are harvested young, when they are still light green with white streaks to be used as a zucchini substitute (see first picture). They are diced and cooked into soups or stuffed and baked. Since this is native to South America, it has a very high disease and pest resistance compared to the common zucchini cultivars grown in the United States. Plants are vigorous and sprawl out 15FT in all directions. It doesn't seem to catch powdery mildew as bad as all the other squash type things that I grow. Plants produce fruits that can be variable in shape and color. Some are light green while others are more dark green. Some are nice and round, while others are more oblong in shape (see second picture). If allowed to mature on the vine all the way until the skin turns a light tan color, the inside flesh is an orange color like butternut squash (see last picture). The flesh is similar to butternut but softer and thinner.

Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about the same seed varieties I sell here in my shop and gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.

Listing is for 1 packet of 10 seeds. *This is available in limited quantities*

PLANTING

Cucurbita pepo

Germination: 5-10 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: 70-90

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 also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. 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.