Heirloom Candy Roaster Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom Candy Roaster Squash seeds produce a vigorous, trailing vine grown for its large, sweet-flavored winter squash. This traditional open-pollinated variety is known for its elongated fruits, smooth skin, and rich orange flesh with excellent taste and storage qualities. It thrives in warm climates and requires a long growing season to fully mature. The plant grows best in fertile, well-drained soils with full sunlight and consistent moisture, making it suitable for garden beds and field cultivation.

Features

• Vigorous trailing vine growth habit
• Produces large, sweet, elongated squash
• Traditional heirloom, open pollinated variety
• Good storage and keeping quality
• Suitable for garden and field planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Common Name (US): Candy Roaster Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom open pollinated variety
• Growth Habit: Trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring after frost
• Growing Season: Summer to fall
• Sowing Season: April to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days in warm soil (20 to 30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent watering required
• Mature Plant Size: Vines spread 6 to 12 feet or more
• Plant Spacing: 3 to 5 feet apart