Description
Green Hubbard Squash Seeds (Winter Type) 2265.
Legendary 1790s Heirloom Winter Squash with Tough Bronze-Green Rinds and Exceptionally Sweet, Thick Flesh.
Green Hubbard Winter Squash (Cucurbita maxima) is a classic open-pollinated heirloom with roots tracing back to the late 1790s. Renowned for its extraordinary long-term storage capability and massive fruit size, its wild ancestors hail from South American climates with warm summers well-suited to Canadian growing conditions. The large, tear-drop shaped fruits average 30 cm long by 20 cm wide, featuring a tough, slightly warted, bronze-green rind. Beneath the thick skin lies brilliant yellow-orange flesh that is dense, dry, very thick, and delightfully sweet—perfect for baking, roasting, making pies, and cooking winter meals.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2265
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima ‘Green Hubbard’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Winter Squash
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Fruit Size: Approx. 30 cm long x 20 cm wide
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart (Vigorous vine growth)
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20 seeds per packet (10–12 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Squash are heat-loving crops that demand full sun, rich compost, lots of space for rambling vines, and careful transplanting to protect sensitive roots.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May to mid-June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: In shorter-season regions, start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper, fibre, or peat pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting.
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Care & Mulching: Green Hubbard produces lengthy, vigorous vines that require ample garden space. Lay down straw mulch underneath developing fruits to keep them off damp soil and prevent rot. Water at the base beneath foliage during dry spells, avoiding wet leaves to minimize disease risk.
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest mature squash before the first hard autumn frost when the skin becomes tough and hard. Cut from the vine leaving a short stem section attached. Cured fruits store exceptionally well in a cool, dark place for long-term winter eating.
Why Green Hubbard Squash Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an authoritative heirloom winter squash that delivers massive yields, thick and sweet yellow-orange flesh, and legendary long-term keeping quality, Green Hubbard is an essential choice. Its rich historical pedigree and dependable performance make it a staple for Canadian home gardens and traditional homesteads.
