Ibiza winter squash — Spanish lobed, flattened-round hubbard squash, 2.5–3.5 kg, thick fibrous flesh.
Ibiza winter squash is a Spanish-origin specialty. Lobed, flattened-round hubbard squash. Weight 2.5–3.5 kg. The flesh is thick, fibrous, juicy — with a distinctive Mediterranean flavour when roasted. Striking appearance also makes it usable as ornamental squash.
Growing
Sow in early May in the garden. Plant spacing 1 metre, row spacing 1.5 metres.
The squash ripens in September–October. Uses: roasted squash, Mediterranean dishes, soup, salad. Spanish and Italian cuisine inspiration.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Fruit/Flower colorDark orange
Plant height (cm)200 cm
Growing timeEarly
Row spacing (cm)150 cm
Plant spacing (cm)150 cm
Sowing timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)3 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)3 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram8
Avg. germination time (days)8 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)20 °C
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)September