Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid'

Hubbard Squash

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Common Name:

Hubbard Squash

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Description

Finally, a blue Hubbard squash that you can actually handle! Typical ones grow so gigantic, they tend to just be displayed along with fall pumpkins. Burpee's new hybrid produces several fruits per vine, at only 4-5 lbs. each, with smooth, creamy flesh that tastes wonderful baked or roasted.

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Hubbard Squash (Cucurbita maxima 'Blue Baby Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.