| Common Name | Squash |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Top Category | Winter Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Buttery, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 4 - 5 lb. |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Canning, Roasting, Storage |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Type | Winter |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato
Squash
Starting at $2.50
Tender, sweet and delicious, Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato cooks up to a buttery-soft texture and unmatchable flavor. Highly productive plants produce light beige deeply ridged acorn squash measuring 7 1/2-8 inches with thick, orange-gold flesh. An heirloom originating from Missouri, this truly exceptional squash also stores very well. Sweetens in storage.
| Days to Maturity | 91 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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