Winter Squash- Sweet Dumpling

Description

Product Description for Winter Squash - Sweet Dumpling

The Winter Squash - Sweet Dumpling is a delightful addition to any garden and kitchen, prized for its compact size, unique appearance, and exceptional flavor. This heirloom variety produces small, round squashes with creamy white skin adorned with green stripes, making it as decorative as it is delicious. Perfect for roasting, stuffing, or baking, Sweet Dumpling offers a sweet, nutty flavor and tender texture that complements both savory and sweet dishes.

1. Features:

• Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for small garden spaces or container gardening.
• Ornamental Appeal: Creamy white skin with vibrant green striping adds charm to your garden and dining table.
• Exceptional Flavor: Sweet, nutty flesh with a smooth, tender texture when cooked.
• Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect for roasting, stuffing, baking, or using in soups and purees.
• Long Shelf Life: Stores well for months, ensuring fresh, homegrown squash through winter.

1. Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual
• Growth Habit: Vine
• Fruit Size: Approximately 4–5 inches in diameter
• Weight: 8–12 ounces per fruit
• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
• Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture
• Plant Spacing: 3–4 feet apart
• Germination Time: 7–14 days at 70–85°F

1. Growing Tips:
2. Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last frost, or start indoors 2–3 weeks earlier.
3. Provide ample space for vines to spread or train them onto a trellis.
4. Water consistently to maintain healthy growth and high yields.
5. Harvest when the skin hardens and the fruit easily detaches from the vine.

Bring the sweetness of fall to your garden and kitchen with the Winter Squash - Sweet Dumpling. Its delicious flavor, striking appearance, and easy-to-grow nature make it a must-have for gardeners and cooks alike!