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Cucurbita maxima
This big, teardrop-shaped squash is well-known for its impressive size, typically weighing around 8 kg (15 lbs). The sweet, fine-grained, golden flesh brings a delightful flavour to your culinary creations, making it ideal for baking, pies, and soups. Its hard, blue-grey shell ensures that it stores well for long periods, providing you with a delicious winter treat.
Size: Fruits weigh approximately 8 kg (15 lbs) with a robust, teardrop shape.
Yield: Each plant can produce multiple large squash, perfect for generous cooking and baking needs.
Taste: The flesh is sweet and smooth, ideal for various dishes.
How to use: Excellent for baking, soups, and pies, lending itself well to sweet and savoury recipes.
Planting tips: Sow seeds after the last frost when soil temperatures reach at least 22°C. Space plants approximately 1 m (3 ft) apart to ensure ample growth.
Harvest tips: Harvest once the squash reaches full size and the skin is tough; they can be stored for several months when cured correctly.
