Gouda Winter Squash

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110 days to harvest Cucurbita moschata

After years of appreciating Long Island Cheese pumpkin, we instantly fell in love with Gouda, her little sister. Gouda Winter Squash is also much sweeter as well as resistant to powdery mildew, HOORAY! If you struggle with squash vine borers, you’ll be relieved to know that Gouda is Cucurbita moschata rather than Cucurbita pepo, so those voracious borers are less attracted to the thinner, less succulent vines. Gouda is also a fantastic storage squash; we consistently are making pies in April, in awe of her tenacity.

We are endlessly thankful for the countless generations of indigenous seedkeepers who laid the foundation for everything we eat today, including gems like Gouda from Cornell’s plant breeding program.

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Organic Gouda Winter Squash

Planting Method: Direct Sow or Transplant

To Direct Sow: After last frost, sow 2 seeds every 3-4 feet in rich soil, thinning to one.

For Transplanting: Start seedlings 3 weeks before final frost in peat pots or soil blocks for minimal root disturbance. Transplant after last frost.

Plant care: Plant with plenty of rich compost and allow for them to vine up fencing. Protect from cucumber beetle with floating row cover – remove when the plants start flowering.

Seed Depth: 1 inch Days to Germination: 5 days at 80°F

Sun Needs: Full Height: Full Vine

Spacing (after thinning/transplanting): 3-4 feet

Days to Harvest: 110

Harvest: Harvest just before fall frost and cure in a warm, dry place for two weeks. To maximize storage life, keep in a cool, dry place all winter.