Melonette Jaspee Vendee Squash
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-14 days
Depth
1 to 1 ½ in
Spacing
4 ft
Row Spacing
4-7 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
50-100 days
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Care instructions
90 days (C. pepo) A favorite of our grower, these golden yellow, netted, round, 3-4 lb fruit have some of the most delicious flesh in the squash family. Very sweet and rich, and the perfect size for two servings. The vines are incredibly productive and do well nearly everywhere. An historic variety from Vendee in western France; a great keeper and a favorite with chefs.
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Grow winter squash in very rich soil, amended with manure, compost, or other rich source of plant nutrients. Plant in rows, 5-8 feet in both directions, sowing one seed every 6-12 inches. Or plant in hills, 5 seeds per hill, with the hills 6-8 feet apart, thinning to best three plants. Full sun, ample moisture and insect control as necessary should allow good production from the vigorous plants. H... more »
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