JAMAICAN FLAT PUMPKIN Seed (WINTER SQUASH) Calabaza de Castilla,

• cuban squash
• Maturity: Approx. 100-110 days
• Planting season: Late spring/early summer

This winter squash pumpkin variety has rustic light brown color hard skin, with deep sutures at full maturity. Large fruit weigh about 15-20 lbs. The flesh is a rich deep orange to make your Calabaza en tacha, Mexican candied pumpkin and creamy pumpkin pie filling. This winter squash is also known as a traditional variety of France, Musquee de Provence, or Fairytale. Vigorous vines.

 Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring to early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Warm soil is essential, 70F. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 4-8' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing.