This easy to grow brilliant orange-red squash produces flattering fruits 8-10 inches in diameter, which are extremely popular in the fall for ornamental and table use. Delicious stuffed or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed or mashed.

• Planting Information:
  When and where to plant: Select sunny location (will tolerate light shade and plant in late spring when soil is warm, and danger of frost is past. Cultivate and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Firm soil over seed.
  Care: Water heavily and frequently. Feed every 3-4 weeks.
  Harvesting: Allow fruit to remain on vine until mature. Pick before frost, leaving part of stem attached. Store in dry place at 50-55° F.
  Storage: Store seed in cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.
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  Seed Information
  Seed Variety: Squash, Turks Turban
  Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
  Life Cycle: Annual
  Light Requirements: Full Sun
  Germination Time: 10-14 Days
  Planting Depth: 1 in.
  Seed Spacing: 3 in.
  Seeds Per Group: 6-8 Seeds
  Spacing of Group: 4-6 ft.
  Thin To Plants Per Group: 2-3 Plants
  Days To Maturity: 95-110 Days