| Common Name | Squash |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Top Category | Winter Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Nutty, Sweet |
| Fruit Size | 4 - 5 lb. |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Roasting, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Resistance | Powdery Mildew |
| Plant Type | Winter |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary |
Autumn Frost
Squash
Starting at $3.50
Autumn Frost yields very heavy harvests of attractive, blocky, tawny colored fruit with a dusting of natural waxy bloom and pretty enough for your fall decor. Growing to about 6″ across and 4 lb. each, these deeply ridged beauties offer a thick layer of sweet flesh that maintains its high Brix into the New Year. Fruit is similar in taste to a butternut squash, with superior quality, rich flavor and a shelf life of up to 4 months after maturity.
| Days to Maturity | 100 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 48" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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