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Squash - Sweet Dumpling
SKU:
SQ34107A
CA$3.90
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Approximately 12-15 seeds per gram.
Cucurbita maxima
Lot# SQ34107
Sweet Dumpling are a unique looking squash with their squat compact shape and green & ivory colors. They are a very sweet, golden fleshed squash that average 10 cm (4”) in diameter and each weigh about 250-340 g (½-¾ lb.). The vines are very productive and can grow 30-70 cm (12-28”) high with a trailing vine habit that can reach 1.5-1.8 m (5-6’) long. Use directly from the vine, no curing is required for this squash.
Cucurbita maxima
Lot# SQ34107
Sweet Dumpling are a unique looking squash with their squat compact shape and green & ivory colors. They are a very sweet, golden fleshed squash that average 10 cm (4”) in diameter and each weigh about 250-340 g (½-¾ lb.). The vines are very productive and can grow 30-70 cm (12-28”) high with a trailing vine habit that can reach 1.5-1.8 m (5-6’) long. Use directly from the vine, no curing is required for this squash.
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Additional Information
Average yield per plant is about 8-10 fruits. Sweet Dumpling Squash will keep for up to about 4 months if stored in a cool dry (but not too dry) place. When stored the cream background sometimes yellows and the green stripes turn orange. Sweet Dumpling Squash is ready to harvest when a finger nail cannot puncture the outside. It can stay on the vine for several weeks even after it is ripe. To harvest, cut squash from the vine but leave a 5 cm (2”) stem on the squash to help preserve moisture. By the time it is harvested there is usually little reason to worry about damaging the vine, as it will soon succumb to elements.Cooked squash can be refrigerated for about four days. Once cooked, it may also be frozen for extended periods. |