Naples Long ,Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita moschata) heirloom,winter squash

Naples Long ,Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita moschata) heirloom,winter squash

Naples Long - Pumpkin/Squash Seed ,large heirloom From Italy
(C. moschata) 95 days Large, oblong-butternut shaped fruit can weigh 20-35 lbs. The flesh is bright orange; flavor is superbly rich and very sweet. The skin is deep green, turning tan in storage. These are attractive squash and great for areas with warm, long seasons. A good heirloom for home or market growers. A beautiful very old Italian heirloom that was listed in America by Fearing Burr in 1863; very rare in the USA. Combine Naples Long with any of our ornamental pumpkins for an eye-catching display. Packet: 25 seeds. Open Pollinated !
winter squash is actually grown in the summer, started the same time as summer squash, but it takes much longer to mature. When it is ripe the fruits will have a hard outer shell and store all winter.
PLANT SPACING:
Medium- and large-fruited pumpkin varieties need plenty of growing room for sufficient sunlight penetration for successful fruiting, and to grow to their fruit size potential. 6' row spacing is recommended. See tables for individual plant spacing per variety