{"product_id":"algonquin-winter-squash","title":"Algonquin Winter Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eA revered variety of Cucurbita maxima celebrated for its historical significance and culinary excellence. Originally cultivated by indigenous Algonquin tribes in the northeastern United States, these squash seeds offer a tangible link to a rich cultural heritage. This heirloom squash boasts sprawling vines, large lobed leaves, and distinctive golden-orange oblong fruits, providing both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility. Thriving in warm climates, the Algonquin Winter Squash adapts to diverse growing conditions, making it suitable for backyard gardens and larger agricultural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A revered variety of Cucurbita maxima known for its historical significance and culinary excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow or Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10, 11, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow Algonquin Winter Squash after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or transplant established seedlings without disturbing their roots more than necessary. Preserve the recorded spacing because broad leaves and vines can occupy more room than young plants suggest. Check soil moisture at root depth and direct water toward the soil. Once fruit develops, inspect plants frequently and harvest at the stage appropriate to summer or winter squash. Use clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Algonquin Winter Squash, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/squash-seeds\"\u003eSquash Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Desert Seed and Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338283987057,"sku":"SNV9016","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV9016-AlgonquinWinterSquash-1.jpg?v=1747080874","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/algonquin-winter-squash","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}