25 Blue Hubbard Winter Squash Seeds - Open pollinated, heirloom,30 - 40 lbs 25 Blue Hubbard Winter Squash Seeds - Open pollinated, heirloom,30 - 40 lbs Blue Hubbard Winter Squash - Heirloom Squash ! Blue Hubbard Winter Squash New England strain (100 days) Introduced in 1909 by Gregory as Symmes Blue Hubbard, in honor of S.S. Symmes, a gardener who worked for his company for many years. Gregory considered it his best introduction, praising its flavor, productivity and storage qualities. How to grow Tolerates hot weather conditions . Can Start Indoor 4 wk before the last frost , It should be planted early in the spring as soon as the danger of frost is past. full sun, rich warm soil with good drainage, water regularly. Can also Sow the seed directly and it will germinate within 2 weeks Plant spacing the rows should be spaced 6-9 feet apart, and the plants spaced 4 feet apart, in the row. Planting season is late spring and summer. Maturity info Approximately 80 days Nutrition info High in dietary fiber and rich in Vitamin A & C Cooking info It is eaten many different ways, such as in stews, cakes, and candies. Some recipes that call for pumpkin allow calabaza to be used in its place