Cucurbita maxima. 100 days. Open-pollinated.
Guatemalan Blue is a rare heirloom squash variety from South America, where it was once an important source of sustenance for the Mayan people.
Vigorous vines produce elongated fruits that weight up to 8 pounds and are dusty blue in color with light stripes. The firm orange flesh is deliciously sweet with a slightly fruity flavor, making this squash a great choice for baking, roasting, frying, and pureeing for soups and pies. It's also an excellent winter keeper!
Guatemalan Blue Winter Squash
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Loose, loamy, well drained
Sow Depth:
1 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart
Germination Temp:
70°F to 85°F
Germination Time:
10 to 20 days
Maturation:
100 days
Growing Tips
If starting indoors, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in small, individual peat post, 2 seeds per pot. Thin to the strongest plant once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves. Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures are 60°F or higher by planting the seedlings in a location with full sun and rich soil. Space plants 8 to 10 feet apart in rows 10 to 12 feet apart.
