Lakota squash seeds
This bulbous squash was grown by the Lakota Sioux. It's an intense orange almost red color and pear-shaped. The underside of the squash has deep green to black streaking up from the bottom. This squash is drought tolerant so you can plant it in full sun areas that may not get a lot of water. This is a great variety for the trellis.
The meat inside is tender, fine-grained and somewhat sweet, and nutty. Each squash is 8" to 9" and can weigh up to 5-7 pounds.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.maxima
Plant spacing:
24" - 36"
Color:
Dark orange to red with deep green to black streaking
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Lakota squash is delicious baked with a maple syrup glaze or for use in soups.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-95 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
Indian Hubbard, Indian squash
Vine Habit:
Full vine
Weight:
5-7 lbs.
Disease & Pest Resistance:
-