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Sweet Mama Hybrid Winter Squash
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Packet - 8 to 10 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity85 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination4–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Sweet Mama Hybrid Winter Squash
‘Sweet Mama’ is an award-winning hybrid winter squash and 1979 All-America Selections Winner prized for its compact plants and generous yields. Dark green, drum-shaped fruits contain thick, dry yellow flesh with a sweet flavor.
Start ‘Sweet Mama’ indoors for transplanting or sow directly where conditions allow. Plant seeds about ½ to 1 inch deep, space plants 24 to 36 inches apart, and grow in full sun. Compact semi-bush vines are especially well suited to smaller gardens.
Ready to harvest in about 85 days, pick fruits once fully mature and their dark green rind has hardened.
Sweet, hearty, and space efficient, ‘Sweet Mama’ is excellent for roasting, baking, mashing, everyday cooking, and storage.
- Days to Maturity: 85
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ - 1 Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Fruit Weight: 3 - 4 Lbs
- Fruit Size: 5 - 8 Inches in Diameter
Catalog Page: 60
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ - 1 Inch
Plant height
Bush or vining habit, 2–10 ft.
Botanical name
Cucurbita spp.
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ - 1 Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 4–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Sweet Mama Hybrid Winter Squash$4.50 · Packet - 8 to 10 Seeds
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