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Squash, Blue Ballet
Cucurbita maxima
The “Blue Ballet” squash is distinguished by its blue-grey skin and bright orange flesh. Top-shaped, it measures between 15 and 17 cm in diameter.
Its sweet taste, with a hint of hazelnut, makes it an excellent option for soups and purées.
A runner variety, it is harvested between September and October and keeps well.
Growing instructions
Sow from mid-April as single seeds in 10-cm pots at about 20º C. Lightly cover seeds with loose soil or sand and keep moist. Transplant into the field from May 20th at the foot of the compost pile or in nutrient-rich soil. (Beware of slug damage!) Keep free from frost. Space individual plants at 80–100 cm on all sides. Harvest before the first frost. Store in at least 15º C.
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Height
25
cm
Planting distance
100
x
100
cm
Sowing depth
1
cm
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile