Regular price $4.50
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Attractive large blue squash on vigorous vines and good winter storage.
Modern version of Oregon heirloom bred for organic growing. Thick flesh with sweet flavour that improves with storage. 6 months+ storage potential. Open Source Seed Initiative pledged variety.
Growing: Transplant or direct seed (recommended). Transplant: start transplants 7-10 days before you intend to put them out. Plant 1" deep and use bottom heat, such as a heat mat. Transplant once the seedlings have small true leaves. Space plants 2' apart in rows 6' apart. Harden off before putting out. Direct seeding: After danger of frost has passed and weather has warmed up (late spring to early summer) sow clumps of 2-3 seeds 1" deep, spaced 2' in rows 6' apart. Thin each clump to the strongest plant.
Growing tips: Grows long vines, so give them space. Fertile soil is best, and regular fertilizing makes them most productive. Harvest once vines are starting to die down in fall, but before any frost. Cure for 1 week in warm and dry conditions to harden the skin, then 3 more weeks in cool (12-15° C) and dry conditions for best flavour. Keep storage temperature above 10° C.
Dry growing (growing without watering or minimal watering): Increase between-plant spacing and mulch soil to decrease evaporation. For fewer, but larger, fruit, thin to 1 squash per plant.
Shipping
Shipping Information
Canada Orders: When an order is placed it is processed within two weeks maximum. Packages are sent with Canada Post standard mail.
Our products are also available online at Wildwood Outdoor Living Centre.
We offer shipping within Canada exclusively at this time.
Shipping and Handling Rates within Canada
|
Purchase Quantity |
Shipping Rate |
|
1 to 5 packages |
$5.50 |
|
6 to 20 |
$9.00 |
|
21 to 36 |
$13.50 |
|
37 to 50 |
$18.50 |
| 50 + | $26.50 |
Contact us directly for wholesale inquiries: masha@eagleridgeseeds.com
About our Seed Packets
We use simple thick Kraft paper envelopes and sealed plastic bags to protect seeds from light and moisture. They are shipped in bubble wrap envelopes for extra protection. Store them in a cool dry place in this packaging for an extended shelf life.
Approximate Seed Count per Package:
- Tomatoes- 15-20 seeds
- Endangered Tomatoes- 10-15 seeds or noted
- Peppers- 15 seeds
- Endangered Peppers- 10 seeds
- Herbs- 25-30 seeds unless otherwise noted
- Flowers- 25-30 seeds
- Cabbage- 20 seeds
- Broccoli- 40 - 50 seeds
- Perennial Broccoli - 20 seeds
- Celery- 40 seeds
- Chard- 35 seeds
- Lettuce - 50 seeds
- Endangered lettuce - 25 seeds
- Shallots- 35-40 seeds
- Onions- 25 seeds
- Earth Chestnut- 20 seeds
- Beans- 20 seeds or noted
- Greens- 30-40 seeds or noted
- Parsley- 50 seeds
- Walking Onions- 5 bulbils
- Endangered Squash - 10 seeds
Store Locations
You can find Eagleridge Seeds in these fine stores:
Sweet Meadows Market
2957 Church Way
Milk Bay, BC
Oak Bay Home Hardware
1911 Oak Bay Ave.
Victoria, BC
Country Grocer
374 Lower Ganges Rd.
Salt Spring Island, BC
Wildwood Outdoor Living
4660 Elk Lake Dr.
Victoria, BC
Wildwood Express now sells our seeds online! They offer Canada-wide shipping. See our Wildwood Collection live on their site.