Red Warty

$3.75$300.00

Thought to have been lost forever, but recently resurrected from the U.S. Seed Bank. Originally introduced by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1897. Huge glowing orange fruits are covered with small little bumps. A hubbard type, very hard, thick rind and excellent eating qualities.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Seed Type

Conventional

Latin Name:

Cucurbita maxima

Alternate Names

Red Warty Thing, Victor

Germination:

8-12 days

Maturity:

90-100 days

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Direct sow seeds after danger of frost has passed. Or start indoors 3 weeks before last frost date.

Planting Depth:

1"

Spacing:

Sow 6-8 seeds in hills 6-8' apart. Thin to 3-4 seeds. Or plant in rows 6-8' apart, spacing plants 8-12" apart in the row.

Seed Count

+/- 110 per ounce; 1,770 per pound

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