Squash Winter, Nicaise

85 days. A fantastic French heirloom from the 1900s. Exquisitely gourmet flavored, 4-6 pound fruit is perfect for gratins, soups and other classic preparations. Mentioned in Vilmorin-Andrieux 1925. Vilmorin describes this as a productive home gardening variety, selected by, and named for, a pair of brothers who were prominent market gardeners around Palaiseau, south of Paris.

• 8-12 hrs of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-10 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 70-95 F
• Seed Depth: ½-1”
• Plant Spacing: 18-36"
• Frost Hardy: No
• Cucurbita maxima
   

Growing Tips: Direct seed or set out transplants after last frost date. Don’t let transplants become rootbound; don't disturb roots while transplanting. Needs rich soil. Harvest when rinds become very hard.