{"product_id":"steel-blue-f1-winter-squash-seeds-vining-high-yield-hv100072","title":"Steel Blue F1 Winter Squash Seeds Vining High Yield","description":"\u003cp\u003eSubtitle: Striking ornamental and culinary squash with sweet orange flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeta Description: Steel Blue F1 winter squash produces 10–12 lb fruits with deep steel-blue skin and sweet, dense orange flesh. Excellent for fall displays and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore Selling Points:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark steel-blue skin with slight ribbing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10–12 lb fruits with strong fall display appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrange flesh with sweet, dense texture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual-purpose: ornamental and culinary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerived from Australian heirloom squash\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e95–100 days to maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct Description (No Health\/Nutrition Claims):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteel Blue F1 delivers a bold visual statement in the garden and at market. Its 10–12 pound fruits develop deep steel-blue skin with gentle ribbing, making them stand out in autumn displays and farm stand assortments. Inside, the flesh is orange, sweet, and dense—well-suited to roasting and pureeing. This hybrid combines the ornamental value of blue-skinned squash with reliable production and eating quality. Fruits hold well on the vine until fully colored and rinds harden for harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to Grow:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Space plants 24–36 inches apart with 72–96 inches between rows. For short seasons, start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting, disturbing roots as little as possible. Mulch once soil warms. Harvest when rind is hard and stem begins to dry; cut with 2–3 inches of stem attached. Cure in a warm, dry place before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick Specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eField\tDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name\tCucurbita maxima\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor\tSteel blue skin; orange flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting Time\tAfter last frost, soil warm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptimal Temperature\t70–85°F\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePollination\tInsect-pollinated (bees required for fruit set)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth\t1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed Rate (per foot)\t1 seed per 24–36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife Cycle\tAnnual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Height\t12–18 inches (vining)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing\t24–36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zone\tAnnual in zones 2–11\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResistance\tNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haiyiplants","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":67722830774317,"sku":"HV100072-S20","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":67722830708781,"sku":"HV100072-S50","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":67722830676013,"sku":"HV100072-S100","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":67722830741549,"sku":"HV100072-S200","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3609\/8349\/files\/c8ecdd59-2906-4f3d-8ed9-38c7adead609-9b9f1a68-bc44-4625-9ddd-d05cd7885fb2.webp?v=1792758959","url":"https:\/\/haiyiplants.com\/es\/products\/steel-blue-f1-winter-squash-seeds-vining-high-yield-hv100072","provider":"Haiyiplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}