{"product_id":"cucurbita-maxima-winter-squash-true-green-hubbard-seeds","title":"Winter Squash ‘True Green Hubbard’ - 10 Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e🎃 Cucurbita maxima ‘True Green Hubbard’ – Classic Heirloom Winter Squash with Sweet, Fine-Grained Flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e‘True Green Hubbard’ is a beloved heirloom winter squash known for its large, teardrop-shaped fruits, deep green, bumpy skin, and exceptionally sweet, fine-textured orange flesh. Fruits typically reach 4–7 kg, storing extremely well through winter while maintaining their rich flavour. Ideal for baking, roasting, soups, and purées, this vigorous variety produces strong trailing vines and high yields. A reliable choice for traditional kitchen gardens and allotments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Large heirloom Hubbard squash with deep green skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Sweet, fine-grained orange flesh perfect for roasting and baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Excellent long-term storage variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Vigorous vines with high yields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Ideal for home gardens, allotments, and winter cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Cucurbita maxima ‘True Green Hubbard’ (UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSow indoors: IV–V (April–May) in pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eTransplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after frost danger has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDirect outdoors: V–VI (May–June) into warm soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eHarvest: IX–X (September–October)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eGermination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage germ time: 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDepth: 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eLight required: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eMoisture: Keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eEnvironment: Full sun; sheltered growing position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSoil type: Rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil; add compost before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlant spacing: 1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft) between plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eVine length: 3–4 m (10–13 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Start indoors for earlier crops; harden off before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Mulch generously to conserve moisture and support large fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Feed regularly once vines begin running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Harvest when the rind is hard and stems turn corky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Cure fruits in a warm, airy place for 10–14 days to extend storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Outstanding long-storage winter squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Traditional heirloom with excellent cooking qualities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Large and productive variety for generous harvests\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593525784914,"sku":"P367 - squash","price":1.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P367eCucurbitamaxima_TrueGreenHubbard_seeds.jpg?v=1769775671","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/cucurbita-maxima-winter-squash-true-green-hubbard-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}