Squash - Winter - Gold Nugget F-1

Gold Nugget F-1 Winter Squash is an early, family-sized (1 - 3 lbs. ) squash that is orange-red with faint salmon-colored stripes. It has thick, sweet orange fiberless flesh; yields about 4 fruit-per-bush type plant. Due to its compact and bushy habit, Gold Nugget F-1 is perfect for small spaces. It has a melt-in-your mouth flavor, is a good keeper, and was bred for northern gardeners at the North Dakota Experiment Station. This variety of winter squash is sometimes referred to as an Oriental pumpkin because it has the appearance of a small pumpkin in shape and color. Winter squash is usually direct seeded in the garden, anytime after the last frost date. Squash plants won’t take off until the ground is warm, so don’t rush planting. This squash prefers a rich, well drained soil. Seeds are traditionally planted in hills, thinned to 3 plants per hill, about 3 feet apart. AAS 1966. . ... additional information