Hidatsa Squash

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100 days to maturity. Cucurbita maxima A Three Sisters crop of the Hidatsa people of present-day North Dakota cultivated traditionally along the Missouri River. An early maturing M axima, usually the first winter squash as early as September. Fine-grained, thick flesh, good flavor and sweetness, good storage squash. Outstanding ingredient for pies but also delicious by itself. 10 heirloom seeds Growing tips: Direct sow after frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks earlier. Transplant in hills 6' apart, 3 plants per hill, or in rows 36" apart. Can be trained to grow up a trellis. Harvest when squash are buff-colored with no trace of green. Cure in a warm spot for 2-3 weeks. Show more