Guatemalan Blue Winter Squash Seeds Organic (Cucurbita maxima) Rare heirloom with blue-green skin and sweet, dry orange flesh. Excellent storage and roasting variety.

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Rare Heirloom with Stunning Skin and Sweet, Nutty Flavor

Discover a rare gem for your fall garden with Guatemalan Blue Winter Squash. This heirloom variety boasts striking blue-green skin and rich, dry orange flesh perfect for roasting, baking, and long-term storage. With its excellent keeping qualities and bold flavor, it's a must-grow for heirloom lovers and homestead gardeners.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

• Uncommon heirloom from Central America

• Dense, sweet flesh ideal for roasting and soups

• Impressive shelf life for winter meals

• Large fruits with thick walls and minimal seeds

• Great for both ornamental and culinary use

🌿 Perfect For:

• Fall and winter meal prep

• Heirloom and permaculture gardens

• Food preservation and storage

• Roasting, mashing, and pureeing

🌱 Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima

• Plant Type: Annual

• Fruit Size: 8–20 pounds

• Vine Type: Long trailing vines

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Days to Maturity: 95–105 days

• Soil Needs: Rich, well-draining soil

• Spacing: 3–5 feet apart

🌼 Growing Tips:

• Direct sow after last frost when soil warms

• Provide ample space for long vines

• Mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds

• Harvest when skin is hard and color is rich

• Cure squash for 10–14 days before storage

With its unique look and exceptional flavor, Guatemalan Blue Winter Squash brings both visual appeal and gourmet quality to your garden. A beautiful, rare variety that rewards your patience with rich, sweet meals all winter long.