Winter squash 'Anna Swartz Hubbard'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Anna Swartz Hubbard'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Anna Swartz Hubbard is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Anna Swartz Hubbard requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Anna Swartz Hubbard from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Anna Swartz Hubbard

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Anna Swartz Hubbard is a tender plant.

Harvesting Anna Swartz Hubbard