{"product_id":"papalote-ranch-cushaw-squash","title":"Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma (previously Cucurbita mixta)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 140+ (long season)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet ready for a TASTY cushaw!! Unlike most cushaw (\u003cem\u003emixta or argyrosperma species\u003c\/em\u003e) squashes that are mild and lack flavor, Papalote Ranch Cushaw is delectable and super sweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper thick skin makes it a good keeper. Flesh gets super soft and sweet with cooking. Prolific vines with abundant fruits. Cushaws are great for seed savers wanting to bulk up their squash harvest without crossing with \u003cem\u003epepos, maximas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emoschatas\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to discover this squash originally from Mexico, grown out at Papalote Ranch in Arizona and passed to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNative Seeds\/SEARCH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ein Arizona. Grown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Or seed outdoors after frost if your growing season is at least 5 months long. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 12 Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369073475790,"sku":"sku-43991730225307","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/6838\/6510\/files\/MixtaSquash-Needtofindthepacketforvariety.jpg?v=1770127207","url":"https:\/\/store.motherearthliving.com\/products\/papalote-ranch-cushaw-squash","provider":"Mother Earth Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}