New England Blue Hubbard Squash

New England Blue Hubbard Squash is a treasured heirloom winter squash known for its large, teardrop-shaped fruits with beautiful blue-gray skin and exceptionally sweet, deep orange flesh. This vigorous variety has been a favorite for generations, producing squash with rich, fine-grained texture and outstanding flavor that improves after curing.

Excellent for baking, roasting, soups, pies, and long-term storage, New England Blue Hubbard develops a rich, nutty sweetness that makes it one of the finest winter squash varieties. Productive vines yield impressive fruits that can weigh anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds or more, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking abundant harvests.

• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: After danger of frost has passed and soil reaches at least 70°F
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 4–6 feet
• Vine length: 10–15 feet
• Fruit size: 10–20+ pounds
• Days to harvest: 100–120 days

Winter squash grows best in warm weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, planting in hills or rows with plenty of space for vigorous vines to spread. Harvest fruits after the rinds have hardened and developed their characteristic blue-gray color, leaving a few inches of stem attached. Cure squash in a warm, dry location for 10–14 days before storing to maximize sweetness and extend storage life.