Squash Seeds - Winter - Lungo de Napoli,

Squash Seeds - Winter - Lungo de Napoli - Italian Heirloom - 100 days to maturity - Large, bright orange flesh - Superbly rich, sweet flavor

Winter Squash, also referred to as Piena di Napoli, produces large, cylindrical fruits weighing between 30-70 lbs. Its grey-green skin is marked with orange stripes, and its dark orange flesh stores well. Known for its delicate flavor, this squash variety is ideal for making gnocchi.

• 100 days to maturity
• Traditional Italian variety.

How to Grow Winter Squash

Squash seeds grow at varying sizes and may take a while to ripen before harvest.

Plant winter squash soon after spring frost, as it takes 80-110 days to ripen before the first frost in late fall.

When to Plant Winter Squash

Growing winter squash can be done well into the winter, thus the name. These are hardy vegetables that can provide for you throughout the winter into the following spring. There are so many different varieties you can plant; some of them even make for a nice single meal when plopped into the oven by themselves with some brown sugar and butter.