Anna Swartz (Organic)

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Squash, Anna Swartz

You’ll look forward to eating this variety all winter long! Anna Swartz Squash (Cucurbita maxima) produces impressive specimens (5-8 lbs.) that are dark green on the outside, yellow-orange on the inside and ideal to pack away. Matures in 90-100 days; CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Here are our best tips on How to Grow Squash, too!

Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds.

Planting and Harvesting Tips:
Plants do best in full sun and require ample amounts of water and rich organic soil to thrive. In short-season climates, start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date. Move seedlings outside when all danger of frost has passed, and soil temperatures have warmed. Space 3-4 feet apart in traditional garden rows. A light mulch will help retain soil moisture.

Harvest summer varieties when small and tender for best quality, usually 6 to 8 inches long. Winter varieties should be harvested when the rind is tough and dark in color. Use a sharp pruning knife to cut the fruit, and at least 2-3 inches of the stem, from the vine. Discard any fruit that is bruised or rotten.

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