{"product_id":"squash-winter-ayote-green-flesh","title":"Winter Squash Seeds, Ayote Green Flesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e). To find this variety in its native land, you'd have to trek to the remote mountainside of Guatemala. The good news: You can still be a botanical explorer by creating a home in your backyard for this exotic green-fleshed pumpkin. The flavor will blow you away! Eaten raw, there's tropical fruity hints even described as papaya or banana. Cooked, its flesh is dark, as sweet as chocolate, and needs no enhancement. We've been looking for this pumpkin for years and have finally sourced seed that can produce in northern backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ayote Green Flesh winter squash needs plenty of space to thrive. Ideally, each plant should have about 8 to 10 feet of room to spread. This variety prefers full sun, which means it needs at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily to grow well. The soil should be rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic to neutral, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Consistent, deep watering is crucial for the plant's health, particularly during the flowering and fruiting stages. However, avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of fungal diseases like powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511871275294,"sku":"SQ223","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/squash_winter_ayote_green_flesh.jpg?v=1782407055","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/squash-winter-ayote-green-flesh","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}