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One of the most startlingly unique winter squashes on the market, the Marina Di Chiogga will delight you in size, color, and taste! Heirloom.
Description
[95 days] This amazing blue-green, heirloom squash heralds from the small, seaside village of Chioggia, Italy where it’s famous for it’s unique appearance and excellent flavour. Shaped like a turban, this pumpkin has bumpy, aquamarine-green skin, succulent yellow-orange flesh, and averages between 8-12 lb.
Delicious baked or in pies and especially prized for use in gnocchi and ravioli. Excellent for storage, the taste of the Marina di Chioggia squash actually improve with storage, so don’t be afraid to save them for winter eating.
The average yield is two fruits per vine.
- Sun
- Partial
- Germination
- 7 - 14 Days
- Sowing Method
- Start in Pots / Trays
- Days to Maturity
- 100 - 120 Days
- Greenhouse / Polytunnel
- Optional for Early Crop
- Seed Count
- 10
- Recommended Soil pH
- 5.0-6.0
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One of the most startlingly unique winter squashes on the market, the Marina Di Chiogga will delight you in size, color, and taste! Heirloom.