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    Magdalena Big Cheese

    • EM031

      • Cucurbita moschata.  From Sonora Mexico, this is one of the oldest types of cultivated squash. Excellent producer of large, light orange, ribbed fruits with a flattened pumpkin shape (like a wheel of cheese) and wonderfully sweet, bright orange flesh. A staff and volunteer favorite! From our Seed Bank Collection. 

      • Origin: high desert at about 3600' elevation, but can perform well at lower elevations
      • About 3 months from planting to first edible fruit; keeps producing until frost
      • Approx. 3g/±15 seeds per packet
      • Limit 3 packets.
    • $4.50
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    A Greenwald
    Best squash - hearty and delicious!

    I’ve grown this in Tempe, and now in Salt Lake City (at 4,500’ elevation) during our hot dry summers (85-100F). It tolerates both conditions well and produces stunning squash on prolific vines. The flesh is dense, orange, and has a lovely sweet/savory quality. Here in Salt Lake City, I grow it over a trellis that spans a walkway. The vines need a bit of training at first, and then happily comply. Squash bugs are a big problem for us. Diligent hand removal (courtesy of our 5 year old) plus application of diatomaceous earth around the base of each plant did the trick. It’s extra work, but this variety is still the only one that can stand up to the bugs (with our help).

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    Patty
    love this pumpkin

    excellent results from these seeds every time. beautiful and sweet squash that make wonderful pies!

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    Donald Kotecki

    GREAT COMPANY.

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    Johnny W
    Loves the Arizona Summer

    USDA Zone 9B. Elev 1450’. This squash did very well in my irrigated garden. A large plant that grew up and over the arch And made for it. The squash tastes great using recipes for butter nut squash. Easy to grow and great yields.

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    Charles Stansbury
    Can’t Wait For Spring

    Ordered these in the fall, so I. Have not had the chance to plant. Anxiously waiting for spring to arrive to plant my seed. The seeds looked healthy and yes I did receive my order.

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