Lake Valley, Squash, (Winter) Sweet Meat
- Seed Depth: 1³ (3cm)
- Plant Space: 24³ (61cm)
- Row Space: 3-5³ (1-1.5m)
- Sprouts In: 10-14 days
- Sow outdoors in spring after last frost, or indoors three weeks before the last frost. Grows best in warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Water consistently. Feed monthly with side dressing of compost or vegetable fertilizer.
- Harvest when shells are thumbnail hard. Cut from vine leaving a one-inch handle. Cure outside for seven to ten days but do not allow to freeze. Store in a cool, dry place.
Lake Valley- Squash, (Winter) Sweet Meat
One of the heirloom treasures of the Pacific Northwest. This 10-15 lb. slate gray, round squash is renowned for its superb keeping quality and sweet flavor. An excellent pie squash.
