Hubbard Golden Seeds – Winter Squash

Hubbard Golden is a premium winter squash variety known for its rich, dense, and flavorful flesh. The fruit has a golden-orange exterior with a sweet, nutty taste, making it ideal for baking, soups, and roasting. This hardy plant produces large, firm fruits that store well through winter. Perfect for gardeners who want a reliable, high-yielding variety suitable for cool-season growing.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Winter squash (vine-growing)

• Variety Name: Hubbard Golden

• Growth Habit: Vigorous vining with large leaves

• Fruit Characteristics: Thick rind, golden-orange skin, and sweet, firm flesh

• Maturity: Approximately 100–110 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Cool to warm season crop; best for late summer harvest

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: February–April, August–September

  • Zones 7–8: April–June

  • Zones 5–6: May–June

  • Zones 3–4: May–early July

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter

• Watering Needs: Regular, deep watering to maintain consistent moisture

• Harvest Period: Late summer to early fall

• Storage: Long shelf life; can be stored for several months in a cool, dry place

• Uses: Excellent for baking, soups, purees, and roasting